Track Welder - IN

Marmon Holdings, Inc.•USA_IN_Remote, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Railserve is hiring dependable, safety-focused Track Welders to support track construction and maintenance projects in Indiana. This is a hands-on, outdoor role requiring travel to various job sites and working in physically demanding environments. Railserve is a leading provider of industrial railyard services across the United States and Canada. Our teams deliver on-site rail switching, material handling and transloading, track construction and maintenance, and locomotive service and repair for customers who depend on safe, reliable rail operations every day. With decades of industry experience, Railserve is built on a foundation of safety, teamwork, and operational excellence. We invest in our people, promote from within, and use innovative, safety-focused technology to keep railyards running efficiently. Learn more at www.Railserve.com

Requirements

Must have a valid driver's license.
Arc welding experience.
Experience with cutting and other related welding techniques.
Ability to perform heavy physical labor.
Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues.
Must be capable of performing physically strenuous work on a continuous basis.
Must be able to read and comprehend regulations and instructions as well as possess good verbal communication skills.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, contractors and/or customers and effectively handle conflict situations.
Ability to speak English in a clear, concise manner to communicate with coworker(s) and supervisor(s) is required.
Ability to successfully pass a background check and pre-employment drug screening.
Authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
Must be 18 years of age or older.

Nice To Haves

Thermite welding experience preferred.
Experience operating construction or farm equipment.
1 year(s) Railroad Maintenance of Way work experience.
Bilingual (Spanish).
Welding certificate.

Responsibilities

Repair and rebuild railroad track.
Repairing/rebuilding railroad track components, using hand tools to do so.
Welding/grinding track components and thermite welding.
Removing and replacing ties.
Pulling and driving spikes.
Shoveling rock ballast.
Loading and unloading equipment and material.
Repair and replace rail.
Remove and apply rail anchors.
Perform track maintenance, repair, and installation.
Drive spikes into ties with a spike maul.
Pull spikes with claw bar.
Install and remove rail anchors.
Slide, place, and align tie plates under rails.
Cut in new rails.
Plug old spike holes.
With assistance, lift rails using manual track jack.
Sweep off ballast / rock from track and switches.
Handle and move track materials and equipment.
With assistance, load/unload equipment weighing 85- to 100 lbs. (air hammer) from back of cart or truck and carry to work site.
Without assistance, load/unload equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. (track jack, rail saw, rail drill).
With assistance, remove and install rail using rail tongs.
With assistance, remove ties and slide new ties into place using two-man tie tongs.
With assistance, move debris away from work site (spike cans, anchors).
Practice safe work habits.
Understand and follow company and industry safety rules, practices, and procedures, wear prescribed safety apparel.
Take appropriate action when conditions threaten safety of self or coworkers.
Ensure equipment and work area are in safe operating condition before starting work.
Monitor for emergency situations by identifying visual signals and warning sounds.
Observe the condition of track and track right-of-way for problems or defects.
Make quick visual inspections for broken rails, and defective switch components.
Work with equipment.
Safely and effectively operate the following: a hydraulic/pneumatic hammer to drive spikes; air or battery powered impact wrenches to loosen or tighten track bolts; powered rail drill to drill holes in rail; portable abrasive rail saw to cut rails, and spike pullers to remove spikes.