Utility Painter - Weld Shop

Position Summary: The Utility Painter in the Weld Shop is responsible for preparing, priming, and painting the structure's steel or fabricated metal parts using sprayers, rollers, and/or brushes. This position is also responsible for ensuring surfaces are free of rust and scale while maintaining equipment and adhering to safety standards in a weld shop environment.

Compensation: $18.00-$22.00 per hour.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short/Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Accident and Critical Illness insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), 401 (k) and Roth Benefits of choosing USA Waste and Recycling Up to $3000 Sign-On Bonus 401(k), Roth, and Profit-Sharing/Match Plans. Competitive Salaries. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance. FSA Eligibility. Telehealth and Mental Health support. Life insurance options include a 100% employer-funded option. Employee Assistance Program. Training and development opportunities with a growing, family-owned company.

Your Role: Clean steel surfaces to ensure paint adhesion Apply industrial primers and topcoats on steel components Mask surfaces, mix coatings, maintain spraying equipment, and clean the painting area/equipment after use. Wear proper PPE and comply with safety regulations, ensuring proper ventilation during coating operations. Assist with loading/unloading materials and moving finished products in the area. Participate in all required Company meetings, including weekly safety meetings. Maintain reasonable, regular, punctual attendance consistent with Company policies, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and other federal, state, and local standards. Adapts to changing duties, as required, based on business needs.

Your Skills: Well-organized and can manage time well. Dependable and punctual Customer service skills Time management skills Strong verbal and written communication skills A service-driven and accountable disposition.

Requirements: Painting experience Industrial or manufacturing painting experience is preferred.

Physical Demands: Listed below are key points regarding the job's environmental demands and work environment. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Required to use motor coordination with arm, hand, finger, and leg dexterity. Required to exert physical effort in handling objects more or less than 40 pounds frequently. Will be exposed to a physical environment, which involves dirt, odors, noise, or similar elements most of the workday. Clarity of vision Local travel Our StoryUSA Waste and its family of companies are proudly family-owned, built on a legacy that began in 1974 when Guy "Sonny" Antonacci and his wife, Mary Ann, founded Somers Sanitation with a single truck in Somers, Connecticut. Today, three generations of the Antonacci family lead a diverse and growing organization grounded in hard work, innovation, and a deep commitment to the communities they serve. What started as a small local operation has expanded into a dynamic network of businesses across multiple industries. From leading waste hauling and recycling companies-USA Waste and Recycling, All American Waste, F&G Recycling, Murphy Road Recycling, and Future Generations Recycling-to destination experiences like Sonny's Place and Great Horse, the family's entrepreneurial vision continues to evolve. Sonny's Place was created to bring families together through fun and entertainment, while Great Horse and The Starting Gate offer a refined, yet welcoming experience rooted in luxury and hospitality. The family's dedication to excellence also extends to Lindy Farms, a premier Standardbred and Thoroughbred breeding and training facility in Somers, Connecticut, focused on developing elite racehorses. Across every venture, the Antonacci family remains committed to delivering exceptional experiences while staying true to the values that started it all-family, innovation, and community impact. Join a team that is dedicated to carrying these principles forward across a dynamic and growing family of businesses. USA Waste and Recycling, Inc.

EEO Statement: The Company is committed to and supports equal employment opportunity and affirmative action to all employees and applicants. Equal employment opportunity means equal treatment of employees and applicants without regard to the following legally-protected characteristics: race, color, religion, creed, sex (gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), veteran status, physical or mental disability status or any other legally-protected status.