Structural Welder

Rail Mechanical Department

Job Description:

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Move forward with us! At NJ TRANSIT, you'll join us in transforming the third-largest transportation agency in North America. We are committed to delivering safe, reliable service that gets our customers to their destinations on time—and we’re looking to hire talented folks with a love of learning to make it all possible.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret project plans, blueprints, and other written instructions and diagrams to perform task at hand.

• Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding.

• Produce welds that are 100% X-ray quality and demonstrate knowledge and skills in safe rigging practices.

• Walk over and work on top on fixed, overhead fixed and movable railroad bridges.

• Climb stairwells and ladders (with fall prevention equipment) to perform work.

• Demonstrate complete knowledge in welding, rigging, fabrication, and torching.

• Express knowledge of industrial safety and OSHA guidelines.

Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

• Qualified applicants MUST pass physical welding test AWS D1.5 Bridge Welding Code for unlimited thickness in all positions.

• Must be a Certified Welder

• Demonstrate extreme attention to detail and full understanding of all safety codes and procedures

• Work outdoors in all type of weather conditions, including confined spaces at various heights

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment

• Possess physical ability to use various types of hand and power tools

• Possess exceptional problem solving and team leadership skills

• Provide a valid Driver’s License and High School Diploma or GED

• Successfully pass the pre-screening process which includes a physical and drug test, employment verification, criminal history, and driving background checks

Physical Requirements:

Qualified applicants must have the ability to:

• Stoop, bend, crawl, balance, climb and kneel

• Wear protective equipment such as hardhat, safety glasses, and safety-toe boots

• Perform heavy lifting and carrying tasks with the weight of up to (50) fifty pounds

Work Location:

• Port Morris, NJ; Various – Structural Welders must be willing and able to travel to any of our NJ Transit locations as required.

This is a Unionized position.

Rate of pay:

• The pay rates are tiered and are non-negotiable based on years and types of experience.

At NJ TRANSIT, you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefit package:

• Advancement Opportunities and Wage Progression

• Comprehensive Family Health Insurance - Medical, Dental, Prescription, Vision

• Flexible Spending Account

• Paid Leave and Paid Time Off (personal, sick, and vacation days)

• Life Insurance

• 401(a) Retirement Plan - up to 5% match and 457-Deferred Savings Plan

• U.S. Railroad Retirement Benefits (RRB)

At NJ TRANSIT, diversity and inclusivity are vital to our success as are committed to hiring individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and veteran status. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply and join our team.

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This position is deemed safety sensitive per the Department of Transportation (DOT) Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations.

The DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of marijuana for any reason . It is unacceptable for any safety-sensitive employee subject to drug testing under DOT regulations to use recreational or medical marijuana. The prohibition includes any derivative of marijuana such as CBD oils, teas, etc. T he use of recreational and medical marijuana is a violation of NJ TRANSIT’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy for safety-sensitive employees.