Rail Welder Helper - Outdoor Field Crew, Flexible Hours

Rio Grande Pacific Corporation; Austin (TX); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Rio Grande Pacific Transit Group is seeking a Welder Helper to assist with railroad track welding, repair, and maintenance tasks. This hands-on role supports experienced welders and Maintenance of Way crews to prepare rails, move tools and materials, and maintain a safe work environment on active railroad sites.

The position requires physical labor and outdoor work in varying weather. It involves using hand and power tools, following safety rules, and adapting to overtime or night shifts as

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work (lifting, bending, standing).
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to safely use basic hand and power tools.
• Ability to follow instructions and work safely around railroad tracks and equipment.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.
• Railroad, Maintenance of Way, construction, or welding experience preferred but not required.

Responsabilités

• Assist welders with rail welding, cutting, grinding, and repair activities.
• Prepare rail, track components, tools, and materials for welding work.
• Assist with repairs and replacement of rail, frogs, switches, and other track components.
• Operate hand and power tools as trained and authorized.
• Load, unload, carry, and organize tools, materials, and equipment.
• Perform grinding, cleaning, and general preparation of work areas and rail components.
• Assist with general track maintenance and construction activities as needed.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a safe and organized condition.
• Follow railroad, company, and job-site safety requirements.
• Perform other Maintenance of Way duties as assigned.
• Report any concerns that cannot be resolved onsite and may require additional assistance.

Description du poste

Rio Grande Pacific Transit Group is seeking a Welder Helper to assist with railroad track welding, repair, and maintenance tasks. This hands-on role supports experienced welders and Maintenance of Way crews to prepare rails, move tools and materials, and maintain a safe work environment on active railroad sites.

The position requires physical labor and outdoor work in varying weather. It involves using hand and power tools, following safety rules, and adapting to overtime or night shifts as