Track Welder

Job Summary

Main Responsibilities

• Use stick electrodes and Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
• Utilize high frequency tools
• Weld and grind carbon steel and manganese track components
• Inspect track work on completion and approve track
• Maintain train operating restrictions in alignment with track standards
• Remove and replace defective ties, rail spikes, and anchors
• Correct deviations in track surface, alignment, and gauge
• Install and repair street and railroad crossings
• Assist in replacing and repairing items such as power-operated switches and insulated joints
• Unload and assist in unloading ballasts
• Unload and distribute track material
• Sort used track material for loading, which may be loaded by hand
• Clear brush, vegetation, snow, and litter from railroad right-of-way
• Establish and maintain drainage
• Clean up after work completion
• Comply with track safety standards, operating rules, and safe work procedures
• Complete work, material inventory, and inspections reports

Working Conditions

• Must be available to work shifts, extensive hours, sometimes away from home, and occasional overtime
• Must be able to work outside the headquarters location, as needed
• Ability to work outdoor in various types of weather conditions with regular exposure to dust, pollen, noise, and vibrations
• Ability to use various common and specialized hand tools
• Frog and switch welder
• Must be able to utilize a respirator for some tasks
• Ability to perform repetitive physical activities
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds (22 kg) and up to 70 pounds (32 kg) occasionally
• Must have good eye-hand coordination and grasping
• Respirator use is required for certain tasks, with periodic audiometric testing and respirator fit testing conducted as needed

Experience

• Experience in similar working conditions*
• Experience and training in Mechanical*

Education/Certification/Designation

• Federal and provincial welding qualification or equivalent experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent General Education Diploma (GED)
• Valid Driver's License, Class 3 in Quebec or equivalent in other provinces
• Operator qualifications and experience*
• Post secondary trade education*

Competencies

• We Care About Each Other
• We Strive for Excellence
• We Succeed Together
• We Lead Responsibly

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Collaborates with others and shares information
• Sets direction and inspires others
• Demonstrates active listening
• Knowledge of signals or Rail Operating Rules*

Additional Information (If Any)