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Thermite Welder - Rail Construction
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Thermite Welder - Rail Construction

York Railroad Construction Inc. -
Ontario

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Job details

Full-time
From $31.93 an hour
7 days ago

Qualifications

Class 5 Licence
English
High school diploma or GED
Welding
Construction

Full job description

Position: Thermite Welder
Location: Canada Wide
Salary: Starting From $31.93/HR

Who We Are

York Railroad Construction Inc. is a full-service contractor for the railway industry. We are located out of Burlington, ON with offices throughout Canada.

Our mission is to deliver safe, cutting-edge and environmentally sustainable maintenance and construction services to railway track owners and operators across Canada. We design, build and maintain all levels of rail for various clients.

Job Description

Thermite Welder is a General Labourer position in Rail construction, that specializes in Thermite Rail Welding. The position requires you to build and maintain rail for different clients throughout the Canada. It also requires you to safety build/repair railroad tracks, switches, crossings, etc. via Thermite Welding. Thermite Welders must have previous rail experience and valid rail welding tickets.

This position will work in welding crews who will be joining pieces of rail together via the thermite welding process to complete section of track to become active rail lines. This joining of rails will be done via the appropriate rail thermite welding process, including the pre and post work to ensure the rails are stables for usage. This role will be the center piece of the thermite welding crews, as all planning/operating will be determined based on the experience of the individual.

Depending on your skill set, other welding opportunities may be available. You must be able to operate various hand-held/power tools, small equipment and handle hazardous materials. You will be working in a team environment building and maintaining railways in numerous locations across Canada.

These positions require travel 100% of the time throughout Canada for extended periods of time. Railway work is VERY physically demanding and will require working in all types of weather conditions and climate.

Job Duties

Thermite Welder Trackmen duties will be, but not limited to:

Meet productivity level requirements set out by Supervisors/Foremen
Operates equipment and duties per safety policies, rules and regulations
Experienced in the safe operations of the Thermite Welding Process
Experienced in the use of Oxygen/Propane cutting and preheating processes
Experienced in general railroad track work; such as; rail cutting, rail measuring, rail removal, rail replacement, switch configuration, track construction and restoration
Basic track work duties; spiking, anchoring and surfacing
Building and maintaining railroads throughout Canada
Operating hand-held and power tools for various construction.
Detects faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notifies supervisors
Keeps records and prepares reports of maintenance work
Shoveling rocks and dirt for manual grading of surfaces and clearing ballast
Clearing railway crossings of brush and tall grass using hand-held tools and equipment
Snow removal from crossings and right of ways using shovels, backpack blowers, brooms, etc.
Removal of tie plates from the rail
Ensuring safety is a priority to yourself, fellow team members, the general public and the assets of the company by following pre-set policies and procedures
Daily walk around inspection of machines, general housekeeping of machines and minor repairs when required to ensure safe operation
Working and communicating effectively with York Rail and/or Customers Working Team(s)
Various loading and unloading of materials such as tools and equipment (spikes, tie plates, joint bars, etc.) to and from various vehicles and machines
Compliance with track rules and instructions according to CROR
Filling out required paperwork in a neat and accurate manner and adhering to submission deadlines
Driving of company vehicles in a responsible, respectful and safe manner
Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

A minimum of one (1) year of Thermite Welding experience in a heavy railroad industrial environment
Thorough knowledge of the Thermite Welding process and procedure
In possession of a Valid Class 5 Drivers License
Ability to successfully pass a Criminal Background Check
Ability to successfully pass a Drug Test
Valid CROR Certification is an Asset
Ability to work across Canada and be away from home for an extended period of time
Knowledge of general construction and workplace safety lifting and handling procedures
Fluent in English with the ability to read, write and speak effectively
Physically capable of repetitive bending, standing for long periods of time, lifting/carrying 50 lbs. unassisted, repetitive swinging motions and walking on uneven surfaces (approximately 3 miles per day).
Ability to work in the elements across all weather conditions (summer heat, rain, dusty conditions, winter cold etc.)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $31.93 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care
Extended health care
Vision care

Application question(s):

What is your experience in Rail/Track Construction?
Please describe your Thermite Welding experience in Rail/Track Construction.
Do you have valid Rail/Track Welding Tickets?
Can you successfully pass a criminal background check?
Can you successfully pass a drug test?
What valid drivers licenses do you hold?

Work Location: On the road

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