Road & Rail Services

Overview

Central Track Services is hiring an experienced Lead Thermite Welder / Class B CDL Driver to support railroad maintenance and construction projects across the United States. This full-time position requires continuous nationwide travel and involves producing quality thermite welds while safely operating commercial vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare rail and complete thermite welds.
• Inspect finished work to verify safety and quality requirements.
• Transport tools, equipment, and materials using company vehicles.
• Perform thermite welding on railroad tracks and related infrastructure.
• Prepare work areas before beginning the welding process.
• Inspect completed welds for quality, accuracy, and serviceability.
• Operate welding, cutting, grinding, and track-maintenance equipment.
• Drive Class B commercial vehicles to and from assigned project locations.
• Load, secure, transport, and unload tools, materials, and equipment.
• Help organize daily field assignments and lead small crews.
• Assist with rail replacement, track restoration, and track construction.
• Perform material handling and general railroad maintenance duties.
• Follow company, customer, FRA, and job-site safety procedures.
• Communicate project progress, equipment concerns, and safety issues to management.
• Maintain a professional presence while working at customer facilities.

Requirements

• Demonstrated professional thermite welding experience.
• Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Ability and willingness to travel 100% of the time.
• Ability to work independently and take responsibility for completed work.
• Strong understanding of railroad and job-site safety practices.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, or holidays.
• Experience leading a small field crew is strongly preferred.
• Previous experience with railroad track maintenance, rail replacement, track construction, rail cutting, welding, or railroad equipment operation is beneficial.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on thermite welding and railroad experience.
• Frequent overtime opportunities based on project schedules.
• Daily per diem while traveling.
• Company-paid lodging during travel assignments.
• Health Insurance.
• Dental.
• Vision.
• 401k.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• PTO.
• Annual steel-toe boot allowance.
• Company-provided personal protective equipment.
• Opportunities for advancement through a promote-from-within culture.

Additional Information

• This is a full-time traveling position based out of Frankfort, Kentucky.
• Employees should expect to travel continuously to customer locations and project sites.
• Candidates from surrounding areas are encouraged to apply.