Location: Selkirk,NY, USA
Job Summary
Build, inspect and repair rail cars.
Primary Activities and Responsibilities
* Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
* Weld and paint cars and locomotives
* Cut metal, sandblast, replace doors and general car construction
* Inspect car components for compliance with FRA, Association of American Railroads (AAR) and CSX standards
* Identify or analyze defective components and indicate the necessary corrective action
* Inspect the securement of lading in open top or flat cars for compliance with AAR rules and measure high/wide loads to ensure railway line clearance
* Inspect and salvage parts from dismantled and/or scrapped cars
* Inspect and apply end-of-train device and perform airbrake tests
* Clean, lubricate and maintain tie-down devices and other special equipment on railroad cars
* Remove and replace couplers, draft gears and yokes
* Inspect, replace and/or repair gaskets, air hose, train line, bulkhead and other interior load restraining equipment, steel sections such as side sheets, crossbearers, crossties and underframing
* Paint cars and car components
* Build and/or repair components such as freight doors, wooden floors or interior walls
* Fabricate large jigs and fixtures and use them to assemble parts on car
* Straighten or fabricate, then replace steel parts such as: grab irons, handholds, ladders, brackets, steps and patching components
* Operate light and heavy cranes, fork lifts, and other car moving shop equipment
* Operate various vehicles to the job site
* Rerail cars and locomotives by using rerailing equipment and perform other work associated with wreck service on the railroad
* Obtain information from computer regarding car characteristics, destination, lading, and repair records and/or to file data such as repair information, bad orders and car releases
* Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager
Pay Rate
Full Journeyman Rate $40.93
Training Rate - $36.85/hour - Student Mechanic (1st 366 work days from start date at work location is 90% of journeyman rate). Student Mechanic (2nd 366 work days from start date at work location is 95 % of journeyman rate). Full Journeyman Rate $40.93/hour
Training
You will attend paid training, which could be out of town. CSX will pay for travel and lodging as required by collective bargaining agreement.
Minimum Qualifications
* 18 years of age or older
* Valid Driver's License
* One year mechanical work experience or training
* High School Diploma/GED
Preferred Qualifications
* One or more years of welding and fabrication experience
* Carman apprenticeship
Physical Requirements
* Heavy work, lifting up to 60 pounds occasionally and up to 85 pounds on a rare basis
* Stoop/bend/kneel/crouch/crawl/balance/climb
* Walk long distances over uneven terrain
* Demonstrate auditory and visual acuity/tracking/inspection
* Exposure to equipment that intensifies the heat factor on an occasional basis
Basic Competencies
* Verbal comprehension (Understand oral and written communications)
* Communication skills (provide clear instructions/directions)
* Reasoning skills (problem solving and troubleshooting skills)
* Mechanical aptitude
Job Requirements
* Work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries
* Wear protective equipment such as hard hat, hearing protection, or safety-toe boots
* Work hours may include a nonstandard workweek
* Complete annual training and pass safety rules examinations
* Federal regulations require random testing for drugs and/or alcohol
* Must pass all required assessments
* Must pass a background screening
* This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement and membership is req.
* Must pass a post-offer medical examination, including a drug test