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.
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*
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*
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.

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📌 Track Welder (Saskatchewan)
🏢 CN
📍 Saskatchewan