Location: Chicago,IL, USA
Job Summary
Clean, service and supply locomotives, transport supplies between work and storage sites, and perform a variety of support and clean-up activities in locomotive and car repair areas.
Primary Activities and Responsibilities
* Must comply with all CSX rules and policies for safety and operations, and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) requirements
* Be able to safely perform all job responsibilities
* May be called upon to perform tasks associated with work assignments such as cleaning, sweeping, forklift operation, handling material and fueling locomotives
* Clean interior and exterior of locomotives, associated equipment and mechanical parts
* Supply locomotive with necessary materials
* Complete routine reports and make entries into log and inventory records
* Clean empty cars
* Check fuel or water sight glass/gauge to determine fluid levels on tools, machines or equipment (hydraulic, lubricating, fuel, cooling, etc.) and perform preventive maintenance on a variety of tools, machines and/or equipment
* May be required to operate locomotives
* Operate heavy duty equipment, licensed and unlicensed vehicles and work around all types of moving equipment
* Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager
Pay Rate
* Training Rate - $28.21/hour = 85% of applicable rate per collective bargaining agreement and varies by location
* 1-12 months - 85% of rate
* 13-24 months - 90% of rate
* 25.36 months - 95% of rate
* 37+ months - 100% of rate
* Full rate varies by location. All UW new hires follow above pay rate progression.
* Lowest full rate is $33.18/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
* High School Diploma/GED
* 18 years of age or older
* Valid Driver's License
Preferred Qualifications
* One year combined electrical, pipefitting, welding, or diesel mechanic experience
* One yr exp reading & interpreting technical drawings or schematics, incl electric/electric
Physical Requirements
* Mediumwork, depending on location, lifting up to 50 pounds
* Stoop/bend/kneel/crouch/crawl/balance/climb
* Demonstrate auditory and visual acuity/tracking/inspection
* Frequent lifting up to 50 lbs
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, overtime, and various shift work
* Complete annual training and pass safety rules examinations
* The applicant selected may be required to successfully complete a background check
* 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