Torch Cutter at Bering Straits Native Corporation in Anchorage, Alaska

Job Description:

Summary:


Central Recycling Services. is a subsidiary of Bering Straits Native Corporation and is currently seeking multiple qualified torch cutters for scrap yard and demolition operations. We offer competitive pay and opportunities for advancement.



Essential Duties & Responsibilities:


The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned.

• Follow directives from Manager and remain productive.
• Safely lay out and torch cut steel equipment and materials into prepared sizes.
• Ability to operate and maintain multiple types of gas cutting equipment and tools.
• Perform trade for long hours, day after day, often in adverse conditions, to complete the project at hand.
• Responsible for reporting any incident, situation or activity that may affect the Company's ability to operate safely, ethically and profitably to the supervisor and the Company Safety Manager.
• Duty to conduct oneself in the best interest of the company while on the job or representing CRS.
• Maintain any required certifications mandatory by law or company policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Two-year experience in scrap, demolition or recycling using a torch.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools.
• Ability to work in a team environment, take directions from supervisor(s) and other crew members
• Ability to actively listen and follow instructions.
• Ability to work productively under pressure.
• Ability to wear a respirator or supplied air.
• Ability to lift 100 pounds
• Strong self-motivation and work ethic; ability to work with or without direct supervision.
• Ability to report to work consistently on time and work a flexible schedule, up to 12 hours per day, 7 days per week.
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must pass Fit For Duty physical

Physical Demands:


This is a physically strenuous and demanding job that involves pulling and managing equipment and objects. Work in all weather and must be prepared for both extreme cold and heat. Will be working around heavy equipment.



Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Follow directives from Manager and remain productive.
• Safely lay out and torch cut steel equipment and materials into prepared sizes.
• Ability to operate and maintain multiple types of gas cutting equipment and tools.
• Perform trade for long hours, day after day, often in adverse conditions, to complete the project at hand.
• Two-year experience in scrap, demolition or recycling using a torch.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools.
• Ability to work in a team environment, take directions from supervisor(s) and other crew members
• Ability to actively listen and follow instructions.
• Ability to work productively under pressure.
• Ability to wear a respirator or supplied air.
• Ability to lift 100 pounds
• Strong self-motivation and work ethic; ability to work with or without direct supervision.
• Ability to report to work consistently on time and work a flexible schedule, up to 12 hours per day, 7 days per week.
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must pass Fit For Duty physical

Preferred

• N/A

DOT COVERED/SAFETY-SENSITIVE ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation "safety-sensitive" functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT


Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.


Work in all weather and must be prepared for both extreme cold and heat. Will be working around heavy equipment.



SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• No supervisory responsibilities.

Additional Qualifying Factors:


As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening, fit for duty physical and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain the appropriate clearance levels required and be able to obtain access to military installations.

Shareholder Preference. BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.


Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.


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