Bridge Structural Welder – Outdoor, Union, Travel Ready

New Jersey Transit Corporation; Port Morris (NJ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits Plan

Retirement Plans

Life Insurance

Job summary

NJ TRANSIT is seeking a reliable Welder to join our team in Wood-Ridge, NJ. This unionized position requires passing the AWS D1.5 Bridge Welding Code test for unlimited thickness in all positions and certifying as a Welder.

You will work outdoors in all weather, travel to NJ Transit sites as needed, and uphold strict safety standards. Responsibilities include reading blueprints, assembling components, producing high-quality welds, and maintaining a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Must pass AWS D1.5 Bridge Welding Code for unlimited thickness in all positions.
• Certified Welder required.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Willingness to travel to NJ Transit locations.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Pass pre-screening including physical and drug test, employment verification, criminal history, and driving background checks

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret project plans, blueprints, and diagrams to perform tasks.
• Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind or bolt components to obtain required configurations.
• Produce welds that are 100% X-ray quality and ensure safe rigging practices.
• Walk over and work on fixed, overhead fixed and movable railroad bridges.
• Climb stairs and ladders with fall protection equipment to perform work.
• Demonstrate knowledge in welding, rigging, fabrication, and torching.
• Follow industrial safety and OSHA guidelines

Skills

Certified Welder

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Valid Driver's License

Job description

NJ TRANSIT is seeking a reliable Welder to join our team in Wood-Ridge, NJ. This unionized position requires passing the AWS D1.5 Bridge Welding Code test for unlimited thickness in all positions and certifying as a Welder.

You will work outdoors in all weather, travel to NJ Transit sites as needed, and uphold strict safety standards. Responsibilities include reading blueprints, assembling components, producing high-quality welds, and maintaining a safe work environment.