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Tidewater Barge Lines Journeyman Welder (Swing Shift) in Vancouver, Washington
Tidewater Barge Lines Location: Tidewater Barge Lines - Vancouver Department: Maintenance Number of openings: 1
THE JOB
We are currently hiring a Journeyman Welder to join our Vancouver, WA team on swing shift. This position will be responsible for maintaining and repairing all barge and tug hulls, and other equipment associated with petroleum, grain, and other barges and tugs.
• Performs general cutting, welding, and steel fabrication as well as dry dock operation and related work as assigned.
• Completes maintenance on vessel's propellers, shafts, rudders, and other tug machinery.
• Operates equipment including, but not limited to, welding equipment, wire feeds, overhead cranes, rolling stock and lift equipment as trained and certified.
• Responsible for maintenance on barge unloading machinery.
• Executes cleaning on cargo compartments, including, but not limited to, petroleum, grain, and miscellaneous cargos.
THE BENEFITS & PAY
Hiring Wage Range: $32.63 - $43.32 /hour; Position Wage Range: $32.63 - $46.88 / hour
• Additional 3% Shift Differential
• Full-family medical/dental/vision coverage
• Nine paid holidays
• 401(k) with 6% company match
• 3% Supplemental Retirement Contribution
• Flexible Spending Account
• Long-Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
*This is a union position represented by the United Steel Workers "USW" International Union.
THE CATCH
• Requires a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) with a minimum of three years' experience as a welder in a marine repair work environment.
• Five or more years' experience as a ship fitter/boilermaker or certificate/diploma from a vocational school in a related field is preferred.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Card from the Department of Homeland Security.
• All employment offers are contingent on the successful completion of a pre-employment physical, drug screen, criminal background check, and driving record check.
THE COMPANY -- Connecting Customers to Local, Regional and Global Markets
Founded in 1932, Tidewater has evolved into a multi-commodity transportation and terminal company serving the diverse and evolving transportation needs of the Pacific Northwest, Canada and beyond. Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, Tidewater operates the largest barge transportation and terminal network on the Columbia-Snake River system.
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The characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be required for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this or similar positions and additional duties may be assigned.
Tidewater is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability.