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About the Role

Herzog Contracting, Corp. is seeking a Welder Helper to assist with the installation and repair of railroad track and embankments, including special track work, road crossings, signage, and rail lubricators. The role involves assisting with all track welding procedures and using a variety of hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the overall installation and repairs of railroad track and embankments including special track work, road crossings, signage, and rail lubricators.
• Assist with all track welding procedures.
• Use a wide variety of hand tools.
• May work as a member of a crew or independently.
• May work under the direction of a Railroad Track Repair Lead or Railroad Track Welder and others as designated.
• Must be able to be flexible with night and day work.
• Regular and consistent engagement, participation and promotion of Herzog’s Culture and its essential behaviors are a requirement for this position.
• Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality are a requirement for this position.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with hydraulics, heavy equipment repair, and pneumatics preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of safe work practices and prior experience thermit welding is a plus.
• Subject to pre-employment background check and motor vehicle report review.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and endorsements as required per position.
• Pass pre-employment DOT physical, medical evaluation, and drug screen due to the safety sensitive nature of this position.
• This position requires you to pass and maintain a DOT medical evaluation to drive a Herzog commercial vehicle.
• Successfully complete and maintain any required safety certification and testing on an annual basis.
• Regularly lift up to 75 pounds of weight, up to an end height of 36 inches for a distance of up to 10 feet.
• Regularly lift up to 50 pounds of weight, up to an end height of 48 inches for a distance of up to 10 feet.
• Regularly carry weight up to 16 pounds for a distance of up to 100 feet.
• Regularly push/pull a force up to 25 pounds for up to eight minutes continuously.
• Regularly grasp/squeeze equipment or tools with a force up to 40 pounds.
• Regularly ascend and descend a 10 step ladder with up to 25 pounds.
• Frequently climb on/off equipment.
• Regularly ascend/descend a step with a height of 28 inches from the floor.
• Regularly kneel, bend, squat for extended periods of time.
• Regularly sit and stand for an extended period of time.
• Able to walk on uneven surfaces up to 1 mile.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow, and sleet).
• Available to work a 40 hour work week subject to overtime, on call and alternate shifts that may include weeknights, weekends and holidays.
• Must successfully pass color/vision examinations as required by the position.
• Must be able to hear and distinguish auditory signals as required by the position.

Skills

• Use of hand tools
• Thermit welding (a plus)

Location

• Austin, TX

Work Type

• Full-time
• On-call
• Alternate shifts

Experience Level

• Entry Level

Education Level

• High school diploma or equivalent

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage

About the Company

• Founded in 1969, Herzog is headquartered in St. Joseph, Missouri, with a satellite office in Fort Worth, Texas.
• Herzog has become a national leader in the construction, operations and maintenance of commuter rail, light rail, streetcar, and freight rail projects.
• We believe our culture is at the heart of our existence.
• Backed by over five decades of experience, Herzog delivers exceptional customer service and elite results.
• Our success is the outcome of our relentless pursuit of excellence, our passion for our customers, safety without compromise, and a deep-rooted belief in the power of team.

Equal Opportunity

• It is the policy of Herzog Contracting Corp. to provide equal opportunity in employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, age, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, military status, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law.