Thermite Welder
About The Position
Job Summary The Rail Welder is responsible for welding all aspects of the rail. Major Responsibilities Run multiple types of welders, arc, propane and thermite welding Be proficient in rail welding Weld frogs, rail-ends, turn-outs, switch points etc. Help move replacement parts Properly align parts before welding Help out with rail work as needed Maintain various hand tools for assigned work Maintain equipment Ensure railroad right-of-way is clear Ensure a safe working environment Working Conditions Up to 12 hour shifts On the road job up to 8 nights at a time Outdoor work in various types of weather and environmental conditions Must be able to lift up to 50 plus pounds repeatedly Requirements Relevant work experience in similar working conditions or regulatory and safety environment Experience welding High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) Railroad knowledge and experience Must have a valid driver's license that is acceptable for our insurance company. Must be at least 18 years of age Must meet all medical fitness for DOT Medical Card Must be a team player Previous rail welding skills a plus Mechanic skills a plus construction, welding, railroad, rail welding, arc, propane, thermite Job Type: Full-time Salary: $26-$30/hr DOE Benefits: Health insurance Dental/Vision insurance Life insurance 401(k) matching Paid time off Plus more Schedule: 10 hour to 12 hour shift Weekday and weekend work 8-day rotation Supplemental pay types: Bonus pay Education: High school or equivalent (Required) Experience: 2 years rail welding experience preferred License/Certification: Class A Driver's License a plus Work Location: On the road Vorst Rail Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Requirements
- Relevant work experience in similar working conditions or regulatory and safety environment
- Experience welding
- High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
- Railroad knowledge and experience
- Must have a valid driver's license that is acceptable for our insurance company.
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must meet all medical fitness for DOT Medical Card
- Must be a team player
Nice To Haves
- Previous rail welding skills a plus
- Mechanic skills a plus
- Class A Driver's License a plus
Responsibilities
- Run multiple types of welders, arc, propane and thermite welding
- Be proficient in rail welding
- Weld frogs, rail-ends, turn-outs, switch points etc.
- Help move replacement parts
- Properly align parts before welding
- Help out with rail work as needed
- Maintain various hand tools for assigned work
- Maintain equipment
- Ensure railroad right-of-way is clear
- Ensure a safe working environment
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental/Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Bonus pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
