Track Welder

CN; Yarbo; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CN in Canada is seeking a Track Thermite Welder to weld and repair steel while managing track components. You will perform maintenance tasks and ensure track reliability under various conditions.

The role requires stick welding and FCAW, strict adherence to track standards, and collaboration with a team. This is a unionized position with outdoor work, shifts, overtime, and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Federal and provincial welding qualification or equivalent experience.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver's License, Class 3 in Quebec or equivalent.
• Post secondary trade education.

Responsibilities

• Weld and repair track components using stick electrodes and FCAW.
• Weld and grind carbon steel and manganese track components.
• Inspect track work on completion and approve track.
• Maintain train operating restrictions per track standards.
• Remove/replace defective ties, rails spikes, and anchors.
• Install and repair street and railroad crossings.
• Assist in replacing switches and insulated joints.
• Unload and distribute track material.
• Clear vegetation from railroad right-of-way.
• Complete work, material inventory and inspection reports.

Skills

Stick welding

FCAW welding

Rail safety

Education

Welding certification

High School Diploma / GED

Driver's license Class 3 (Quebec) or equivalent

Post-secondary trade education

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Job Summary

The Track Thermite Welder is responsible for welding and repairing steel and manages track components. Additionally, the incumbent performs other activities, including maintaining tracks.

Job Summary

The Track Thermite Welder is responsible for welding and repairing steel and manages track components. Additionally, the incumbent performs other activities, including maintaining tracks.

Main Responsibilities

• Use stick electrodes and Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
• Utilize high frequency tools
• Weld and grind carbon steel and manganese track components
• Inspect track work on completion and approve track
• Maintain train operating restrictions in alignment with track standards
• Remove and replace defective ties, rail spikes, and anchors
• Correct deviations in track surface, alignment, and gauge
• Install and repair street and railroad crossings
• Assist in replacing and repairing items such as power-operated switches and insulated joints
• Unload and assist in unloading ballasts
• Unload and distribute track material
• Sort used track material for loading, which may be loaded by hand
• Clear brush, vegetation, snow, and litter from railroad right-of-way
• Establish and maintain drainage
• Clean up after work completion
• Comply with track safety standards, operating rules, and safe work procedures
• Complete work, material inventory, and inspections reports

Working Conditions

• Must be available to work shifts, extensive hours, sometimes away from home, and occasional overtime
• Must be able to work outside the headquarters location, as needed
• Ability to work outdoor in various types of weather conditions with regular exposure to dust, pollen, noise, and vibrations
• Ability to use various common and specialized hand tools
• Frog and switch welder
• Must be able to utilize a respirator for some tasks
• Ability to perform repetitive physical activities
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds (22 kg) and up to 70 pounds (32 kg) occasionally
• Must have good eye-hand coordination and grasping
• Respirator use is required for certain tasks, with periodic audiometric testing and respirator fit testing conducted as needed

Experience

• Experience in similar working conditions*
• Experience and training in Mechanical*

Education/Certification/Designation

• Federal and provincial welding qualification or equivalent experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent General Education Diploma (GED)
• Valid Driver's License, Class 3 in Quebec or equivalent in other provinces
• Operator qualifications and experience*
• Post secondary trade education*

Competencies

• We Care About Each Other
• We Strive for Excellence
• We Succeed Together
• We Lead Responsibly

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Collaborates with others and shares information
• Sets direction and inspires others
• Demonstrates active listening
• Knowledge of signals or Rail Operating Rules*
• Any experience/education/skills/knowledge for these above would be considered as an asset

Additional Information (If Any)

The incumbent attends formal and on-the-job training. The role is required to complete the training program successfully. The incumbent receives classroom training over a period of 4 weeks at 40 hours per week. The training is primarily on health and safety rules and basic machine operator procedures. Successful completion of the classroom training and on-the-job training is mandatory to continue employment.This position is a unionized position. As such, pay and benefits are governed by the applicable collective agreement.