Bridge Welder — Field Work, AWS D1.5 Certified

NJ TRANSIT; Wood-Ridge (NJ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Paid Leave

Tuition Assistance

Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits

Retirement Plans

Job summary

NJ TRANSIT is seeking a reliable Welder to join our team of professionals. The role requires passing an AWS D1.5 bridge welding test for unlimited thickness in all positions and holds a Certified Welder credential.

Qualified candidates must work outdoors in various weather conditions, travel to NJ Transit locations as needed, and demonstrate strong safety discipline and teamwork. The position offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must pass AWS D1.5 bridge welding test for unlimited thickness in all positions.
• Certified Welder with high attention to safety and procedures.
• Outdoor work in all weather, heights, confined spaces, and at various NJ Transit sites.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret project plans, blueprints and diagrams.
• Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind or bolt components for welding.
• Produce welds of X-ray quality; follow safe rigging practices.
• Work on fixed, overhead bridges and travel as required.
• Climb stairs and ladders with fall protection; maintain safety.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Physical stamina

Education

Certified Welder

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

AWS D1.5 Bridge Welding Code

Rigging equipment

Job description

NJ TRANSIT is seeking a reliable Welder to join our team of professionals. The role requires passing an AWS D1.5 bridge welding test for unlimited thickness in all positions and holds a Certified Welder credential.

Qualified candidates must work outdoors in various weather conditions, travel to NJ Transit locations as needed, and demonstrate strong safety discipline and teamwork. The position offers competitive pay and benefits.