Locomotive Mechanic - Selkirk, NY

CSX
Selkirk, NY, United States
$35,38 an hour
Full-time

Job Summary

Inspect, service, repair and maintain diesel locomotives

Primary Activities and Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
  • Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot and repair malfunctions in diesel engines, air brake equipment, running gear or locomotive components
  • Rivet, bolt, glue, braze or weld to fabricate, modify or design replacement parts for equipment
  • Fabricate, cut, shape, and perform finish operations using various types of materials
  • Perform periodic service on locomotives
  • Move locomotives
  • Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager

Pay Rate

Training Rate and / or Apprentice Rate - $35.38 / hour Apprentice (1st 345 work days from start date at work location) - 90% of journeyman rate Apprentice (2nd 345 work days from start date at work location) - 95 % of journeyman rate Full Journeyman Rate (upon reporting to location) $39.

31 / hour *as of 7 / 1 / 2023

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
  • One year mechanical work experience or training
  • One year experience reading and interpreting technical drawings or schematics

Preferred Qualifications

  • Two years diesel mechanic experience
  • Completion of a mechanical vocational or trade school program

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
  • Exposure to equipment that intensifies the heat factor on an occasional basis

Basic Competencies

  • Verbal comprehension (Understand oral and written communications)
  • 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 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.
  • 30+ days ago
Related jobs
CSX
Selkirk, New York

Inspect, service, repair and maintain diesel locomotives. Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot and repair malfunctions in diesel engines, air brake equipment, running gear or locomotive components. Perform periodic service on locomotives. One year mechanical work experience or training. ...

CSX
Selkirk, New York

Maintain, repair, rebuild, inspect and install all electrical wiring and equipment on diesel electric locomotives, passenger trains, motor cars, tractors and trucks. Change light bulbs on locomotives and building. One year experience reading blueprints or locomotive prints. ...

Promoted
Honeywell
Albany, New York

Honeywell's Field Service Engineering Technicians areresponsible for effectively providing services to support the on-siteinstallation, start-up, maintenance, and operation of automation controlsystems & advanced manufacturing software applications, drive systems,manufacturing systems, industrial ne...

Promoted
Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, New York

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES: The Electrician performs work under general direction of the Senior Electrician with considerable latitude permitted for the exercise of independent judgment in planning and carrying out assignments. The Electrician reports to the Senior Electrician and performs the f...

Promoted
Labbie Electrical Contractors
Albany, New York

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A SKILLED RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICIAN. The Electrician will be responsible for all aspects of the installation, maintenance, inspection, operation and repair of the electrical systems in residential buildings. ...

Promoted
SHRI HARI INCORPORATED
Latham, New York

The Maintenance Supervisor will be responsible for the Maintenance Department Operations, ensuring company and brand standards are adhered to. The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the management of all Hotel maintenance to ensure that units are maintained in a safe, economical, and reasonab...

Promoted
CRM Rental Management, Inc.
Albany, New York

Maintenance Technician - Responsibilities:. The Maintenance Technician’s primary duty is to ensure a safe, secure, and comfortable living environment for residents, visitors, and team members by maintaining the physical integrity of the property. Assists in all aspects of the property's ma...

Promoted
Elgen Staffing
Albany, New York

Our candidate of choice will responsible for the operation of an inspection machine/slitter and/or rewind tabletop machine, assuring quality labels are sent to the customer. Responsible for cleanliness of machinery and organization of the workspace; light maintenance of machinery and slitting blades...

Promoted
Sungrow USA Corporation
Albany, New York

This is a very dynamic and fast-track position reporting to the Field Service Supervisor. Create Field Service procedures if there is not available for trouble-shooting, and maintenance. Independently performs a range of field service tasks involving communication with Factory Engineering and Custom...

Promoted
Teresian House
Albany, New York

Teresian House is searching for a Maintenance Tech to work 7a-3p, or 3p-11p, or 11p-7a including rotating weekends. ...