Thermite Welder

Position: Thermite Welder

Location: British Columbia – Quebec

Salary: Starting From $22/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 Trackmen is a General Labourer position in Rail construction. The position requires you to build and maintain rail for different clients throughout Canada. It also requires you to safely build/repair railroad tracks, switches, crossings, etc. via Thermite Welding. Depending on your skill set, other welding opportunities may be available. Being able to work in a construction environment is vital.

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

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.

Applicants must be able to:

1. Pass a criminal background check
2. Pass a drug test
3. Possess a Valid Class 5 driver’s license
4. Consider themselves physically fit
5. Work outside in all weather conditions year-round

Job Duties

• Meet productivity level requirements set out by Supervisors/Foremen
• Operate equipment and duties per safety policies, rules, and regulations
• Experience in the safe operations of the Thermite Welding Process
• Experience in the use of Oxygen/Propane cutting and preheating processes
• Experience 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 tasks
• Detect faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notify supervisors
• Keep records and prepare reports of maintenance work
• Shovel rocks and dirt for manual grading of surfaces and clearing ballast
• Clear 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.
• Remove tie plates from the rail
• Ensure safety is a priority for yourself, fellow team members, the general public, and the assets of the company by following pre-set policies and procedures
• Conduct daily walk-around inspections of machines, general housekeeping of machines, and minor repairs when required to ensure safe operation
• Work and communicate effectively with York Rail and/or Customers Working Team(s)
• Load and unload materials such as tools and equipment (spikes, tie plates, joint bars, etc.) to and from various vehicles and machines
• Comply with track rules and instructions according to CROR
• Fill out required paperwork in a neat and accurate manner and adhere to submission deadlines
• Drive company vehicles in a responsible, respectful, and safe manner
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Bi-lingual is required. Must be able to fluently read, write, and speak both English and French
• 1 Year minimum of Thermite Welding experience in a heavy railroad industrial environment
• Thorough knowledge of the Thermite Welding process and procedure
• Ability to pass a Criminal Background Check & Drug Test
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
• First Aid Certification is an Asset
• Valid CROR Certification is an Asset
• Ability to travel and work across Canada based on various schedules
• Knowledge of 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, 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.)
• Willingness to work with hazardous materials such as creosote, lubricants, oil, gasoline, and diesel fuel safely
• Ability to be exposed to continuous and regular loud noises

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00-$24.00 per hour