Welder Helper

CPKC; Beasley (TX); On-site; USD 86,789,000 - 99,187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Pension/retirement plans

Employee stock purchase plan

Performance incentive plan

Annual fitness subsidy

Part-time studies program

Job summary

CPKC in Beasley, Texas is seeking a Welder Helper to support maintenance and repair of heavy machinery across the network. This role suits someone mechanically inclined who enjoys outdoor work and travel, with a focus on safety and quality workmanship.

You will perform preventive maintenance, assemble and repair components, read blueprints, and order materials to meet project deadlines while adhering to high safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid Class B CDL.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Journeyman welder certification.
• Experience with welding equipment and techniques, especially stick/thermite.
• Ability to read blueprints and calculate material quantities.
• Strong math skills relevant to welding.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision cuts with oxy-acetylene torches and related techniques.
• Fabricate and fit steel components per specifications.
• Repair structural bridge components with splice/reinforcement elements.
• Read technical drawings and repair schematics for correct methods.
• Order materials to maintain workflow and deadlines.
• Follow safety guidelines in a high-risk, outdoor environment.
• Work in all weather conditions and travel as needed.

Skills

Welding expertise

Blueprint reading

Material calculation

Outdoor work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Journeyman welder certification

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Posting Start Date: 8/11/26

Join CPKC, North America’s first transnational railroad connecting U.S., Canada, and Mexico, where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. We connect communities, fuel economic growth, and provide meaningful work in a culture that values diversity, accountability, and pride. With opportunities for training, development, and advancement, you’re not just building a career—you’re part of something bigger. Together, we move goods, connect people, and create lasting change. Your future starts here.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

As a key member of CPKC's Engineering team, you will be responsible for maintaining the performance and reliability of our machinery and systems. As a Welder Helper, you will perform preventive maintenance, assembly, inspections, repairs and troubleshoot equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations across the network. This position is ideal for a mechanically inclined individual who thrives working outdoors and is comfortable with occasional travel. Your expertise will play a vital part in supporting the success of our operations.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Perform precision cuts using oxy-acetylene torches, air gouging, and lancing techniques to ensure quality and accuracy
• Fabricate and fit steel components according to specifications, ensuring structural integrity and alignment
• Repair structural bridge components, including cracked stringers, floor beams, and perforated web members, by expertly installing splice plates, reinforcing plates, angles, and other repair elements outlined in provided schemes
• Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and repair schematics to ensure correct fabrication and repair methods
• Order materials efficiently to maintain workflow and project deadlines
• Adhere to safety guidelines in a high-risk, team-oriented work environment, prioritizing vigilance when working around heavy and moving equipment
• Adapt to outdoor work conditions, performing tasks during all weather conditions, including rain, direct sunlight, and snow

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Valid Class B Commercial's Driver's License (CDL)
• High school diploma or general equivalency
• Possess journeyman welder certification
• Demonstrated expertise with welding equipment and a variety of welding techniques, with emphasis on stick and thermite methods
• Ability to interpret blueprints, create layout patterns for projects, and accurately calculate material quantities
• Strong proficiency in mathematical calculations relevant to the welding trade and related skills

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
• Employee share purchase plan
• Performance incentive plan
• Annual fitness subsidy
• Part-time studies program

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Medical and Drug Testing

This is a safety sensitive position and a successful pre-employment medical assessment including physical, vision, hearing, and a negative company or regulated drug test is required. Post hire qualification drug testing may also be required.

Background Investigation

• Criminal history check
• Education verification
• Professional references
• Driver’s license verification and driving history
• Social Security Number verification
• Department of Transportation Background Check 40.25 Form

BECOMING A RAILROADER

As an employee with a North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

Management Conductor Program

Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.

CULTURE OF INCLUSION

For our U.S. applicants, CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For Canadian applicants CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including: women, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

• Req ID: 106330
• Department: Engineering
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Union
• Location: Beasley, Texas
• Country: United States
• % of Travel: 10-20%
• # of Positions: 1
• Compensation Rate: $32.076/hr.
• Job Available to: Internal & External