Rail Track Welder — Flexible Shifts

Herzog; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Job summary

Herzog Contracting Corp. in Orlando, FL seeks a Track Welder to join our railroad maintenance team. The successful candidate will weld track components, participate in installation and repairs, and support safety and quality standards on-site.

Responsibilities include overseeing track welding procedures, complying with DOT and FRA requirements, and adapting to day and night shifts while maintaining productivity. A strong emphasis on safety and teamwork is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years in railroad track construction/maintenance, with two years as track welder.
• Experience welding rail ends using thermite and wire feed electric arc methods.
• Knowledge of safe procedures for operating welding equipment such as rail grinders, torches, and hand tools.
• Accredited welder qualifications in Ox/Acct, Gas Shield and Thermite Welding.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all track welding procedures.
• Facilitate/assist with installation and repairs of railroad track and embankments.
• Work under time pressures and during emergencies while maintaining composure.
• Use hand and small power tools safely for track construction and maintenance.

Skills

Track welding

Railroad maintenance

Welding equipment

Safety procedures

DOT compliance

On-site welding

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Rail grinder

Hand grinder

Torch

Crucibles

Rail shears

Rail molds

Job description

Herzog Contracting Corp. in Orlando, FL seeks a Track Welder to join our railroad maintenance team. The successful candidate will weld track components, participate in installation and repairs, and support safety and quality standards on-site.

Responsibilities include overseeing track welding procedures, complying with DOT and FRA requirements, and adapting to day and night shifts while maintaining productivity. A strong emphasis on safety and teamwork is required.