Flash Butt Welder

Position Summary

Mobile Intrack Welder is responsible for driving, operating, diagnosing, and maintaining a mobile electric flash-butt welding machine. Work includes driving a welding truck (CDL required) to and from work locations and setting the welding truck on the track.

Primary / Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Will perform Intrack Welding functions.
• Capable of performing job duties in a safe and professional manner.
• Self-directed individual with the ability to supervise and lead a small group.
• Responsible to report customer and production status in a professional and timely manner.
• No prior welding experience is required.
• Must have the ability to read precision instruments and gauges with a background in heavy mechanical / electrical machines and equipment.
• Perform QA inspections as required.
• Candidate must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Candidate will set up and perform weld operations including moving jack stands into place prior to making welds, cleaning and removing ballast rocks in the work area, vehicle maintenance, and cleaning, truck movement while on track from work site to work site, grinding welds as needed.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
• Assists with lifting / moving, loading / unloading transported materials as needed.
• Operates commercial trucks on public roadways in accordance with prevailing traffic laws and regulations, and according to company safety policies.
• Welder may be required to perfrom tasks involving physical labor to build, repair and maintain railroad track.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned.

RailWorks is North America’s leading track and transit system experts for over 100 years and with 45 offices across the U.S. and Canada. We take on challenging projects every day and our success rely on a collaborative and open-minded work environment that encourages teamwork, positivity, and ingenuity. We are committed to creating a culture of trust, respect, and acceptance. RailWorks also offers opportunities to grow your career, develop your skills and pursue success.

RailWorks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with RailWorks without regard to an individual’s sex, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.