Welder Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate English fluently and professionally, including communicating with employees, contractors, vendors, partners, owners, and other company divisions.
• Basic analytical and quantitative skills, including the ability to solve basic mathematical problems.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; apply logical thinking to practical situations and follow standardized procedures, including occasional minor deviations.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including frequent standing, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, reaching, gripping, and handling tools and equipment; lift and carry items weighing up to 75 pounds, with assistance for heavier items as needed.
• Ability to meet the stated vision, hearing, and speaking requirements, including distinguishing common railroad signaling colors and receiving verbal instructions.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license, maintained at all times.
• Willingness to work a schedule that may change, work weekends and holidays, work overtime, remain on call 24 hours a day, and report to work at any hour.
• Willingness to travel out of town and to multiple locations when required.
• Wear required safety equipment, including a back support belt, gloves, eye and ear protection, a hard hat, work boots, and other task-appropriate equipment.

Nice To Haves

• A commercial driver's license (CDL) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, rebuild, and service freight cars according to AAR, FRA, railroad, and industry rules and standards.
• Inspect rolling stock for defects, wear, compliance, shifted loads, and clearances; inspect cars damaged in derailments or collisions and conduct pre-trip inspections.
• Remove and replace defective rolling-stock components, including trucks, shoes, coupler assemblies, and air brake systems.
• Safely operate acetylene torches, hand tools, power tools, and electric and gas welding equipment.
• Follow company and industry safety rules and procedures, wear required protective apparel, respond to unsafe conditions, and ensure equipment and work areas are safe before starting work.
• Record work performed on the appropriate billing sheets.
• Assist with opening doors and raising decks for inspections, and with lowering decks and closing doors.
• Keep equipment clean and in good repair; load and unload materials; keep storage and repair tracks neat and orderly; and assist with other duties as needed.
• Be available on call and report to work at any hour; travel to other locations when required.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Competitive compensation
• Opportunities for growth and development