Job Summary
Operate, maintain, and repair machinery/heavy equipment.
Primary Activities and Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
- Operate and maintain heavy equipment (e.g. dump truck, crane, coal pusher/dumper, bobcat)
- Maintain mechanical parts of conveyors and bulk material handling equipment
- Operate and maintain diesel pushers
- Operate electric and gas welding equipment
- Fabricate, cut, shape, and perform finish operations using various types of materials
- Perform periodic service on machinery
- Operate car retarders and electrical switches
- Perform clean up activities in the dock area as well as other general laborer dutiesMiscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager
Pay Rate
Full rate $41.56/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
- Heavy mechanical repair experience
- Experience operating heavy equipment
- Outside work experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and/or Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW)
- Welding certification
Physical Requirements
- Lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 83 pounds on a rare basis
- Demonstrate auditory and visual acuity/tracking/inspection
- Stoop/bend/kneel/crouch/crawl/balance/climb
- 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)Basic Math
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
- Must pass a post-offer medical examination, including a drug test
- This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement and membership is req.
