Track Welder

Herzog•Orlando, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Herzog Contracting Corp. is currently seeking a Track Welder in Orlando, FL to join our team. This is a non-exhaustive overview of the job duties for this position. 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 to 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 to 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.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Three years experience in railroad track construction and/or maintenance
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
Qualifications or approval by an accredited certified welder in Ox/Acct, Gas Shield and Thermite Welding
Subject to pre-employment background check and motor vehicle report review
Maintain a valid driver’s license and endorsements as required per position
Pass pre-employment DOT physical, medical evaluation, and drug screen
Pass and maintain a DOT medical evaluation to drive a Herzog commercial vehicle
Successfully complete and maintain any required safety certification and testing on an annual basis
Regularly lift up to 75 pounds of weight, up to an end height of 36 inches for a distance of up to 10 feet
Regularly lift up to 50 pounds of weight, up to an end height of 48 inches for a distance of up to 10 feet
Regularly carry weight up to 16 pounds for a distance of up to 100 feet
Regularly push/pull a force up to 25 pounds for up to eight minutes continuously
Regularly grasp/squeeze equipment or tools with a force up to 40 pounds
Regularly ascend and descend a 10 step ladder with up to 25 pounds
Frequently climb on/off equipment
Regularly ascend/descend a step with a height of 28 inches from the floor
Regularly kneel, bend, squat for extended periods of time
Regularly sit and stand for an extended period of time
Able to walk on uneven surfaces up to 1 mile
Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow, and sleet)
Must successfully pass color/vision examinations as required by the position
Must be able to hear and distinguish auditory signals as required by the position

Nice To Haves

Company provides required Personal Protective Equipment including a Safety Boots Allowance Program.

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 to maintain composure under the stress of emergency situations
Safely and efficiently use a wide variety of hand and small power tools for maintenance and construction of railroad track
Be flexible with night and day work, including to perform scheduled and unscheduled repair or construction
Pass onboarding tests for RWP, CWR, FRA Parts 213 and 214, and GCOR within two weeks of Start Date
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
Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality
Other duties as assigned