Rail Thermite Welder - Heavy Track Repair Pro

RailWorks Corporation; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

RailWorks Corporation is seeking a Thermite Welder to repair railroad tracks in heavy construction environments. Reporting to the Superintendent or Project Manager, you will perform Thermite welding using Railtech Boutet and related processes, and support track construction and restoration.

Key tasks include rail cutting, measuring, removal, replacement, spiking, anchoring, and surfacing, with strict adherence to safety policies and report daily activities to supervision.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of Thermite Welding experience in a heavy railroad industrial environment.
• Thorough knowledge of the Thermite Welding process and procedures.
• Certified by Contractor Orientation, ERail Safe and Railway Maintenance Machine Operation
• Experienced in reporting daily activities to supervision via paper or electronic means provided by the employer: such as iPad usage.
• Experienced in managing an employee; Welder Helper
• Experienced in communicating with railroad personnel regarding job briefs and completion of task at hand.
• Ability to look at a problem and recommend the best and most cost effective means for repair.
• Ability to understand and follow safety policies, rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Experienced in Railtech Boutet, Inc.,Orgo-Thermit, Inc.Thermite Welding Processes
• Experienced in the use of Oxygen/Propane cutting and preheating processes
• Experienced in general railroad track work; such as; rail cutting, rail measuring, rail removal, rail replacement, switch configuration, track construction and restoration.
• Basic track work duties; spiking, anchoring and surfacing
• Detects faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notifies supervisors.
• Operates equipment per safety policies, rules and regulations.
• Keeps records and prepares reports of maintenance work.

Skills

Thermite welding

Railroad safety

Contractor orientation

ERail Safe

Machine operation

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

RailWorks Corporation is seeking a Thermite Welder to repair railroad tracks in heavy construction environments. Reporting to the Superintendent or Project Manager, you will perform Thermite welding using Railtech Boutet and related processes, and support track construction and restoration.

Key tasks include rail cutting, measuring, removal, replacement, spiking, anchoring, and surfacing, with strict adherence to safety policies and report daily activities to supervision.