Job Summary
Leads and directs the execution of servicing, light repair, and preventive maintenance for locomotives within a service center facility. Manages all aspects of safety, quality and production. Manages self and others assertively ensuring compliance with all federal, company, and local rules and regulations.
Primary Activities and Responsibilities
- Execution and communication of the safety plan outlined by the Department, Shop Management, and Safety Committees.
- Facilitate thorough safety and job briefings to promote safe practices and proper procedures for completing assigned tasks.
- Conduct safety observations and operational tests to ensure compliance
- Eliminate, control, and communicate hazards and safety issues within the shop elevating for resolution as necessary.
- Manage the servicing, repair, and preventative maintenance of locomotives.
- Ensure compliance with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and CSX rules and regulations.
- Manage manpower and facility resource utilization efficiently and effectively.
- Coach, develop, and train others to achieve desirable results.
- Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager.Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED
- Less than 1 year of experience
- 1 or more years of supervisory experience in Skilled trades (building, construction, electrical, mechanical), Transportation, Logistics, Rail Operations, Manufacturing or the Military
Equivalent Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED
- 1 or more years of experience in at the CSX Mechanical Operations Desk
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree/4-year Degree
- 3 or more years of supervisory experience in Skilled trades (building, construction, electrical, mechanical), Transportation, Logistics, Rail Operations, Manufacturing or the Military
- Journeyman Mechanic
Knowledge and Skills
- Regulatory knowledge of Federal Railroad Administration standards
- Microsoft Office skills
- Railroad industry knowledge
- Basic mechanical concepts
- Financial concepts
Leadership
The CSX Leadership Model is the foundation of our Talent Strategy and is what drives CSX performance. CSX accordingly selects and develops talent based on each of the following: producing results, creating change, and inspiring excellence.
Job Requirements
- Different shifts as assigned in a 24 hour/7 days a week operation (incl working weekends)
- Hours which include rotating on-call responsibilities which may be outside standard hours
- Wear protective equipment (such as welding shields, hard hat, hearing protection)
- Work with equipment that intensifies the heat factor
- Work hours may vary in length and schedule (may include a non-standard work week)
- Work outside in all weather conditions
- Work in a dynamic environment with many distractions
- Work flexible days/hours as dictated by business needs
