Welder/Carmen

Herzog•Falls City, NE

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Herzog Railroad Services, Inc. is seeking a Welder/Carmen in Falls City, Nebraska. The role involves welding and assisting with railcar repairs, including disassembling and reassembling truck and raft components. Employees must work efficiently, prioritize quality and safety, maintain a positive attitude, and consistently participate in and promote Herzog’s culture. Regular, predictable attendance and punctuality are required. The position may include other duties as assigned. Employees must demonstrate the skills to pass an AWS D15.1 welding certification test within 30 calendar days of employment, using E 71 Ti flux-core wire and CO2 shielding gas. The work can be physically demanding and takes place in a safety-sensitive environment, including extreme weather, noisy conditions, and areas around heavy or moving machinery. The role requires working at heights up to 16 feet and in confined spaces. Required personal protective equipment is provided, and the company offers a safety boots allowance program. Employment is subject to a background check, motor vehicle report review, physical, medical evaluation, and drug screen. Employees must successfully complete and maintain required safety certifications and testing annually. Herzog emphasizes adherence to its safety policies and procedures, with reporting safety violations to an immediate supervisor required for continued employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience in the FCAW process, including 2G, 3G, and 4G positions.
Ability to pass the AWS D15.1 weld test.
Ability to work at heights up to 16 feet and in small, tight spaces.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting and carrying, pushing and pulling, climbing, bending, crouching, standing, sitting, and walking on uneven surfaces.
Ability to pass color and vision examinations required for the position.
Ability to hear and distinguish auditory signals required for the position.
Pass a pre-employment background check and motor vehicle report review.
Pass a pre-employment physical, medical evaluation, and drug screen.
Successfully complete and maintain required safety certification and testing annually.
Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
Commitment to established safety policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of safe work practices.
Prior experience fitting metal.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate the skills to pass an AWS D15.1 welding certification test within 30 calendar days of employment, using E 71 Ti flux-core wire and CO2 shielding gas.
Perform general repairs with assistance from a more skilled carman or welder.
Jack cars and disassemble and reassemble truck components safely and in a timely manner.
Remove and reassemble raft components safely and in a timely manner.
Operate an air arc and plasma cutter.
Work efficiently with a focus on quality and safety.
Regularly engage in, participate in, and promote Herzog’s culture and essential behaviors.
Maintain regular, predictable attendance and punctuality.
Report safety violations to the immediate supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned.