Welder Helper

Herzog•Austin, TX

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Herzog Contracting, Corp. is currently seeking a Welder Helper in Austin, TX to join our team. This is a non-exhaustive overview of the job duties for this position. Assist with the overall installation and repairs of railroad track and embankments including special track work, road crossings, signage, and rail lubricators. Assist with all track welding procedures. Use a wide variety of hand tools. May work as a member of a crew or independently. May work under the direction of a Railroad Track Repair Lead or Railroad Track Welder and others as designated. Must be able to be flexible with night and day work. 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.
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 due to the safety sensitive nature of this position.
This position requires you to 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).
Available to work a 40 hour work week subject to overtime, on call and alternate shifts that may include weeknights, weekends and holidays.
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.
Reporting any and all safety violations to your immediate supervisor is a prerequisite for continued employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with hydraulics, heavy equipment repair, and pneumatics preferred but not required.
Knowledge of safe work practices and prior experience thermit welding is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist with the overall installation and repairs of railroad track and embankments including special track work, road crossings, signage, and rail lubricators.
Assist with all track welding procedures.
Use a wide variety of hand tools.
May work as a member of a crew or independently.
May work under the direction of a Railroad Track Repair Lead or Railroad Track Welder and others as designated.
Must be able to be flexible with night and day work.
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.