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Thermite Welder

Mississauga, ON · On-site

CA$45.11/hr

Detects faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notifies supervisors. Operates ... RailWorks is North America's leading rail maintenance and infrastructure solutions provider. With ...

Thermite Welder

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$21 - $25/hr

Detects faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notifies supervisors. * Operates ... RailWorks is North America's leading rail maintenance and infrastructure solutions provider. With ...

Welder Helper

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Detects faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notifies supervisors. * Operates ... RailWorks is North America's leading rail maintenance and infrastructure solutions provider. With ...

Welder Helper

Lynchburg, VA · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Detects faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notifies supervisors. * Operates ... RailWorks is North America's leading rail maintenance and infrastructure solutions provider. With ...

Welder Helper

Roanoke, VA · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Detects faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notifies supervisors. * Operates ... RailWorks is North America's leading rail maintenance and infrastructure solutions provider. With ...

Welder Helper

Attalla, AL · On-site

$13.25 - $16.50/hr

Detects faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notifies supervisors. * Operates ... RailWorks is North America's leading rail maintenance and infrastructure solutions provider. With ...

Trackman

Ottawa, ON · On-site

CA$37.50/hr

... the Track Supervisor and Track Foreman, the Track Maintainer is responsible for successfully ... RailWorks is North America's leading rail maintenance and infrastructure solutions provider. With ...

Trackman

Casselman, ON · On-site

CA$37.50/hr

... the Track Supervisor and Track Foreman, the Track Maintainer is responsible for successfully ... RailWorks is North America's leading rail maintenance and infrastructure solutions provider. With ...

SUPERINTENDENT

Rochester, NY · On-site

$40 - $50/hr

Compensation $40 - $50/hour Position Summary The Superintendent plans, supervises, and coordinates ... RailWorks is North America's leading rail maintenance and infrastructure solutions provider. With ...

SUPERINTENDENT

Buffalo, NY · On-site

$40 - $50/hr

Compensation $40 - $50/hour Position Summary The Superintendent plans, supervises, and coordinates ... RailWorks is North America's leading rail maintenance and infrastructure solutions provider. With ...

SUPERINTENDENT

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$40 - $50/hr

Compensation $40 - $50/hour Position Summary The Superintendent plans, supervises, and coordinates ... RailWorks is North America's leading rail maintenance and infrastructure solutions provider. With ...

SUPERINTENDENT

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$40 - $50/hr

Compensation $40 - $50/hour Position Summary The Superintendent plans, supervises, and coordinates ... RailWorks is North America's leading rail maintenance and infrastructure solutions provider. With ...

Welder Helper

Lynchburg, VA · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Detects faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notifies supervisors. * Operates ... RailWorks is North America's leading rail maintenance and infrastructure solutions provider. With ...

SUPERINTENDENT

Boston, MA · On-site

$40 - $50/hr

Compensation $40 - $50/hour Position Summary The Superintendent plans, supervises, and coordinates ... RailWorks is North America's leading rail maintenance and infrastructure solutions provider. With ...

Welder Helper

Attalla, AL · On-site

$18/hr

Detects faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notifies supervisors. * Operates ... RailWorks is North America's leading rail maintenance and infrastructure solutions provider. With ...

... Supervisor, The Signal Assistant will be supporting project work and/or the maintenance operations ... Comply with railway and PNR safe work practices and signal work procedures. Required Skills and ...

Welder Helper

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Detects faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notifies supervisors. * Operates ... RailWorks is North America's leading rail maintenance and infrastructure solutions provider. With ...

Welder Helper

Cartersville, GA · On-site

$18.20/hr

Detects faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notifies supervisors. * Operates ... RailWorks is North America's leading rail maintenance and infrastructure solutions provider. With ...

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RailWorks Jobs Information

Do workers at RailWorks get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
88% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.

Does RailWorks pay people when they’re sick?

No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
73% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.

Is the health insurance from RailWorks affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and October 2025.

Do workers at RailWorks worry about hours?

Some people worry about getting enough hours.
40% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.

Do RailWorks workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
50% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and October 2025.

How easy is it for RailWorks workers to change shifts?

Most people find it easy to change shifts.
80% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2025.

How easy is it to get time off at RailWorks?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
80% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and October 2025.

Do RailWorks managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
78% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.

Do jobs at RailWorks spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Sometimes. The job can spill into unpaid time.
36% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.

How easy is it to take sick days at RailWorks?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
91% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.

Do people at RailWorks feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
82% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.

Do people at RailWorks get to take their breaks without interruption?

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
44% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.

Is it stressful to work at RailWorks?

Most people feel stressed out here.
82% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.

Do people at RailWorks enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
82% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.

Do people at RailWorks recommend working with their team?

Most people recommend working with their team.
67% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.

Do people get enough training when they start at RailWorks?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
45% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.

Do people get support to advance at RailWorks?

Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 70% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.

Do people think RailWorks’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
89% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.

Do workers feel well informed about how RailWorks is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
58% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.
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Thermite Welder

RailWorks

Mississauga, ON • On-site

CA$45.11/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago


RailWorks rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 12 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Job ID: 20015 

Benefits Offering
  • Health & Dental Benefits 

  • Employee Assistance Program 

  • Company Pension 

  • Competitive Vacation 

  • Room for advancement provided 

Compensation
  • Unionized Position 

  • Salary Range: $45.11

Position Summary

Thermite Welders builds and repairs railroad track in a heavy construction environment. 

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties
  • Basic track work duties; spiking, anchoring and surfacing  

    Examines work pieces for defects and measures work pieces to ensure conformance with specifications.  

    Performs routine preventive maintenance on small and large industrial equipment.  

    Detects faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notifies supervisors.  

    Operates equipment per safety policies, rules and regulations.  

    Inspects equipment, diagnoses problems and notifies supervisor of the need to the repair equipment. 

    Keeps records and prepares reports of maintenance work and cost of work. 

    Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned 

Required Skills and Qualifications
  • A minimum of 2 years of welding experience in a heavy industrial environment.  

    Thorough knowledge of the Thermite Welding process and welding properties of various types of metals.  

    Certified by Contractor Orientation, e*Railsafe and Railway Maintenance Machine Operation 

    Experienced in Railtech Boutet, Inc., Orgo-Thermit, Inc.Thermite Welding Processes  

    Experienced in the use of Oxygen/Propane cutting and preheating processes  

    Experienced in general railroad track work; such as; rail cutting, rail measuring, real removal, rail replacement, switch configuration, track construction and restoration.  

    Experienced in reporting daily activities to supervision via paper or electronic means provided by the employer: such as iPad usage.  

    Experienced in managing an employee; Welder Helper  

    Experienced in communicating with railroad personnel regarding job briefs and completion of task at hand. 

    Ability to look at a problem and recommend the best and most cost effective means for repair. 

    Ability to understand and follow safety policies, rules and regulations. 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
  • Standing and walking around the project site; 

    Frequent bending, lifting, digging, shoveling and moving of objects on site;  

    Field environment and subject to all weather conditions;  

    Working in and around live commuter trains, high voltage, confined space, safety sensitive cabling; 

    Day, evening and weekend shift work. 

Company Overview

This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned. 

RailWorks is North America's leading rail maintenance and infrastructure solutions provider. With over 100 years of experience, our geographic footprint enables us to quickly serve our customers and provides ample opportunities for our employees to grow their careers within the company. We take on challenging projects every day and our success relies on a collaborative, safe, and open-minded work environment that encourages teamwork, positivity, and ingenuity. We are committed to creating a culture of trust, respect, and acceptance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with PNR RailWorks without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law.

PNR RailWorks is committed to fostering an equitable, accessible, and inclusive workplace. As such, PNR RailWorks will ensure reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities throughout the hiring process, including the interview. If selected for an interview, requests for accommodation can be confidentially made to a member of the recruitment team who will arrange in advance for reasonable and appropriate accommodation for fair and equitable assessment throughout the process.


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