Job Summary The Track Thermite Welder is responsible for welding and repairing steel and manages track components. Additionally, the incumbent performs other activities, including maintaining tracks. 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
• Explicit 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• Any experience/education/skills/knowledge for these above would be considered as an asset Additional Information (If Any) The incumbent attends formal and on-the-job training. The role is required to complete the training program successfully. The incumbent receives classroom training over a period of 4 weeks at 40 hours per week. The training is primarily on health and safety rules and basic machine operator procedures. Successful completion of the classroom training and on-the-job training is mandatory to continue employment.
This position is a unionized position. As such, pay and benefits are governed by the applicable collective agreement.

📌 Track Welder (Yarbo)
🏢 CN
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