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Job Description
SUMMARY:
The person in this position is responsible for repairing and maintaining all aspects of the rail including frogs rail ends turnouts switch points and glue joints using the arc acetylene or thermite welding processes. This person also replaces rail anchors drive spikes and tamp ballast; assists other employees in changing out rail with rail tongs; operates electric and gas welding equipment to join a variety of metals and alloys such as aluminum cast iron steel and bronze; and follows rules and regulations including safety rules operating rules FRA regulations and AAR rules.
Huron & Eastern Railway (HESR)
Saginaw MI
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Inspect area after hot work has been performed to detect and extinguish any live sparks or smoldering fires
- Inspect all equipment daily to check for leaky cylinders hoses or connections
- Ensure that fire extinguishers are filled before going out to the work site
- Clean work pieces to remove impurities such as slag rust and grease
- Monitor and maintain flow of gases; light torch and adjust gas mixture and pressure to obtain desired flame when making field welds
- Manage other projects and perform other duties as assigned working as a Track Laborer or Welder as needed.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- Knowledgeable handling of hazardous and nonhazardous waste products
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR CREDENTIALS:
- High school diploma or GED; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience a plus
- Valid drivers license required
- Welder certification preferred
This position is employed by the specific entity set forth in the job posting.
Genesee & Wyoming Inc. and its subsidiary companies do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy and gender identity) national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization retaliation parental status military service or any other protected status under federal state or local laws.
Employment Type
Full-Time
