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Thermite Welder

Stockton, CA · On-site

$30 - $40/hr

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 ...

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Track Foreman

Vancouver, BC · On-site

CA$43.24 - CA$46/hr

Using specific railway operating rules, instructions and techniques, this position ensures that ... RailWorks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for ...

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Track Foreman

Abbotsford, BC · On-site

CA$43.24 - CA$46/hr

Using specific railway operating rules, instructions and techniques, this position ensures that ... RailWorks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for ...

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Track Foreman

Surrey, BC · On-site

CA$43.24 - CA$46/hr

Using specific railway operating rules, instructions and techniques, this position ensures that ... RailWorks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for ...

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Welder Helper

Attalla, AL · On-site

$18/hr

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 ...

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Craft Foreman

Guelph, ON · On-site

CA$45.11/hr

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 ...

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Welder Helper

Richmond, VA · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

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 ...

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MB · On-site

CA$29 - CA$42/hr

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 ...

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Welder Helper

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

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 ...

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Thermite Welder

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$21 - $25/hr

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 ...

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Foreman

Edmonton, AB · On-site

Using specific railway operating rules, instructions and techniques, this position ensures that ... RailWorks is North America's leading track and transit system experts for over 100 years and with ...

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Welder Helper

Attalla, AL · On-site

$13.25 - $16.50/hr

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 ...

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Welder Helper

Roanoke, VA · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

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 ...

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Thermite Welder

Mississauga, ON · On-site

CA$45.11/hr

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 ...

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CRAFT FOREMAN / TRACK FOREMAN

Chehalis, WA · On-site

$35 - $45/hr

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 ...

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CRAFT FOREMAN

Cresson, TX · On-site

$28 - $32/hr

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 ...

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CRAFT FOREMAN / TRACK FOREMAN

Tacoma, WA · On-site

$35 - $45/hr

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 ...

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Traveling Mechanic

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$30 - $36/hr

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 ...

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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 here.
82% of people say they often feel stressed 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.

What are the most popular job types at Railworks?

    What are the most popular jobs at Railworks?

    What are the most popular categories at Railworks?

    Infographic showing various Railroad job openings at Railworks in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 97% Full Time, and 3% Nights. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution.

    Thermite Welder

    RailWorks

    Stockton, CA • On-site

    $30 - $40/hr

    Full-time

    Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

    Re-posted 14 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: 19797 

    Benefits Offering

    RailWorks is committed to helping our employees live better lives. We offer comprehensive benefits packages to eligible employees, including competitive pay, medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, and additional performance incentives. 

    Compensation

    Pay Range: $30/hour to $40/hour

    Position Summary

    Reporting to the Superintendent or Project Manager, the Thermite Welder is responsible for repairing railroad tracks in heavy construction environments.

    Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties
    • 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, rail removal, rail replacement, switch configuration, track construction and restoration. 
    • Basic track work duties; spiking, anchoring and surfacing 
    • Detects faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notifies supervisors. 
    • Operates equipment per safety policies, rules and regulations. 
    • Keeps records and prepares reports of maintenance work. 
    Required Skills and Qualifications
    • A minimum of 2 years of Thermite Welding experience in a heavy railroad industrial environment. 
    • Must have a valid driver's license.
    • Must be able to travel at 100%.
    • Thorough knowledge of the Thermite Welding process and procedures. 
    • Certified by Contractor Orientation, ERail Safe and Railway Maintenance Machine Operation 
    • 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
    • Works outdoors at railroad construction sites. 
    • Frequently works in flat, vertical, or overhead positions. 
    • Frequently stands, walks, climbs, balances, stoops, and crouches. 
    • Uses hands to operate equipment and tools. 
    • Performs heavy physical labor; may lift/carry and push/pull objects weighing up to 75 pounds. 
    • Exposed to harsh weather conditions including extremely hot and extremely cold weather. 
    • Exposed to loud noise, dust and fumes. 
    • Must wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety boots, hard hats, and hearing protection as required by the company. 
    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.

    RailWorks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with RailWorks without regard to an individual's sex, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.

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