Job Summary
Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain heavy off-track equipment and roadway machinery. Employees must be able to meet and comply with the manufacturer's weight limitation safety rating and recommendations for any equipment associated with performing their duties, including the 300 lb.
safety rating for ladders (both portable and affixed) and fall arrest equipment.
Primary Activities and Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
- Troubleshoot and perform heavy repairs to all types of equipment components including gas and diesel engines, transmissions and differentials, hydraulic pumps, motors, cylinders, valves, various work heads, booms, electrical systems and conveyor belt systems
- Solve work related problems, make decisions, and provide instructions
- Understand mechanical operations of machinery
- Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager
Pay Rate
$39.34 / hour
Training
You will attend training at the Railroad Education & Development Institute in Atlanta, GA. CSX will pay for travel, lodging and meals as required by collective bargaining agreement.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma / GED
- 21 years of age or older
- Valid Driver's License
- One year of welding experience
- Experience with blue print / schematic reading
- Heavy mechanical repair experience
Preferred Qualifications
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
Physical Requirements
- Heavy work, lifting up to 70 pounds occasionally and up to 100 pounds on a rare basis
- Stoop / bend / kneel / crouch / crawl / balance / climb
- Demonstrate auditory and visual acuity / tracking / inspection
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
- Must pass a post-offer medical examination, including a drug test
- Must pass a background screening
- This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement and membership is req.