Track Welder

Herzog•Rancho Cucamonga, CA

59d•Onsite

About The Position

Herzog Contracting Corp. is currently seeking a Track Welder in Rancho Cucamonga, CA to join our team. The pay rate for this position is $43.21 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three years’ experience in railroad track construction and/or maintenance with two years’ experience as a track welder operating welding equipment used on railroad construction or maintenance work, including both field welding of rail ends using thermite reaction process and wire feed electric arc weld restoration of special trackwork and rail ends in an operating railroad environment.
Knowledge of the safe and proper procedures for operating this equipment and other specialized welding equipment; such as rail grinder, hand grinder, torches, crucibles, rail sheers, rail molds, etc.
Knowledge of the adjustment of thermal stress in continuously welded rail per 49 CFR Part 213.119 of the FTSS.
Must have qualifications or approval by an accredited certified welder in Ox/Acct, Gas Shield and Thermite Welding.
Company provides required Personal Protective Equipment including a Safety Boots Allowance Program.
Subject to pre-employment background check and motor vehicle report review.
Maintain a valid driver’s license and endorsements as required per position.
Subject to pre-employment physical, medical evaluation, and drug screen due to the safety sensitive nature of this position.
Successfully complete and maintain any required safety certification and testing on an annual basis.

Responsibilities

Facilitate/Assist with the overall installation and repairs of railroad track and embankments including special track work, road crossings, signage, and rail lubricators.
Oversee all track welding procedures.
Complete work under time pressures and maintain composure under the stress of emergency situations.
Ability to safely and efficiently use a wide variety of hand and small power tools for maintenance and construction of railroad track.
Must be able to be flexible with night and day work, including perform scheduled and unscheduled repair or construction.
Knowledge and ability to pass onboarding tests for RWP, CWR, FRA Parts 213 and 214, and GCOR within two weeks of Start Date.
Ability to learn and provide own protection on railroad property within 2 months of Start Date.
Regular and consistent engagement, participation and promotion of Herzog’s Culture and its essential behaviors are a requirement for this position.
Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality are a requirement for this position.
Other duties as assigned.