Certified Welder - Pipe Culvert Installation
Succession Planning for Railroads Investing in the Next Generation•Kansas City, MO
•Onsite
About The Position
As a Welder, you will be responsible for various welding activities on active railway property and construction sites. You will perform these duties using specific railway operating rules, instructions, and guidelines. This position contributes to the safety and efficiency of the work group while minimizing delays to railway operations while complying with Federal Railroad Association (FRA) rules and regulations.
Requirements
- Minimum five years of experience welding non‑pressurized pipe (36"–60") using a Miller Trail Boss with a stick welding setup.
- Able to present a certificate from an accredited Welding Institution.
- Possess knowledge of GCOR and other on-track safety procedures according to state, federal, company, and the client’s rules or policies.
- Qualified to drive company vehicles.
Responsibilities
- Perform various welding activities on active railway property and construction sites.
- Use specific railway operating rules, instructions, and guidelines.
- Contribute to the safety and efficiency of the work group.
- Minimize delays to railway operations.
- Comply with Federal Railroad Association (FRA) rules and regulations.
- Present a certificate from an accredited Welding Institution.
- Possess knowledge of GCOR and other on-track safety procedures according to state, federal, company, and the client’s rules or policies.
- Work safely to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Adhere to and promote safe work practices as determined by the company and railroad.
- Plan out work activities with Operations team to develop best means and methods, including developing safety action plans or other emergency plans as needed.
- Ensure team has proper resources for the timely completion of work, including labor, tools, equipment and material.
- Ensure compliance with all company and customer safety policies and procedures including maintaining eRail Safe certification.
- Complete written forms and reports, including FRA reports, as required.
- Potentially drive company vehicles if necessary and qualified.
- Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, hearing protection, safety-toe boots or safety glasses when required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
