Track Welding Helper: Hands-On Welder Support (CDL-B)

Florida East Coast Railway; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida East Coast Railway is seeking a Welder Helper in Jacksonville, FL. Start date November 9, 2026, with two weeks of paid training in New Smyrna Beach, then on-the-job training in Jacksonville.

The role supports track maintenance welding, alignment setup of rail, and finish grinding, with a 7:00–18:00 Tue–Fri schedule. CDL B, safety certifications, and physical readiness are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• 1–3 months related experience or training.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and manuals.
• Must have Class B CDL, motor vehicle permit, FRA 213.7 A & B certification, and Roadway Worker Safety certification.

Responsibilities

• Holds, positions, and reads tape or rods to assist in layout.
• Places and moves wedges, braces, and jigs to hold rail and parts.
• Hammers wedges and drift pins, and turns turnbuckles.
• Pulls pry bars to align parts.
• Grinds or chips rough edges, surplus weld, or scale.
• Positions and turns clamps, and bolts together butt straps or parts.
• Transports and furnishes welder with materials, tools, and supplies.
• Cleans work area, machines, tools, and equipment.
• Uses torch to cut and shape metal, as directed.
• Performs other routine duties.

Skills

CDL B

Reading tapes/rods

Safety rules interpretation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Torch

Grinder

Job description

Florida East Coast Railway is seeking a Welder Helper in Jacksonville, FL. Start date November 9, 2026, with two weeks of paid training in New Smyrna Beach, then on-the-job training in Jacksonville.

The role supports track maintenance welding, alignment setup of rail, and finish grinding, with a 7:00–18:00 Tue–Fri schedule. CDL B, safety certifications, and physical readiness are required.