Mechanical

Csx; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Travel & lodging paid

Job summary

CSX is seeking a skilled rail car technician in the Atlanta area to build, inspect and repair rail cars. You will weld and paint cars and locomotives, cut metal, sandblast, replace doors and perform general car construction.

This position requires basic qualifications and a commitment to safety. Training is paid and CSX covers travel and lodging as required by the collective bargaining agreement.

Qualifications

• One year mechanical work experience or training.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Build, inspect and repair rail cars.
• Weld and paint cars and locomotives.
• Inspect car components for FRA, AAR and CSX standards.
• Operate cranes, forklifts and other car moving shop equipment.
• Safety rules, drug testing and background checks as required.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Verbal comprehension

Communication skills

Reasoning skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Full job description

Job Summary

Build, inspect and repair rail cars.

Primary Activities and Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
• Weld and paint cars and locomotives
• Cut metal, sandblast, replace doors and general car construction
• Inspect car components for compliance with FRA, Association of American Railroads (AAR) and CSX standards
• Identify or analyze defective components and indicate the necessary corrective action
• Inspect the securement of lading in open top or flat cars for compliance with AAR rules and measure high/wide loads to ensure railway line clearance
• Inspect and salvage parts from dismantled and/or scrapped cars
• Inspect and apply end‑of‑train device and perform airbrake tests
• Clean, lubricate and maintain tie‑down devices and other special equipment on railroad cars
• Remove and replace couplers, draft gears and yokes
• Inspect, replace and/or repair gaskets, air hose, train line bulkhead and other interior load restraining equipment, steel sections such as side sheets, crossbearers, crossties and underframing
• Paint cars and car components
• Build and/or repair components such as freight doors, wooden floors or interior walls
• Fabricate large jigs and fixtures and use them to assemble parts on car
• Straighten or fabricate, then replace steel parts such as grab irons, handholds, ladders, brackets, steps and patching components
• Operate light and heavy cranes, fork lifts, and other car moving shop equipment
• Operate various vehicles to the job site
• Rerail cars and locomotives by using rerailing equipment and perform other work associated with wreck service on the railroad
• Obtain information from computer regarding car characteristics, destination, lading, and repair records and/or to file data such as repair information, bad orders and car releases
• Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager

Pay Rate

• Training Rate and/or Apprentice Rate - $35.26/hour
• Student Mechanic (1st 366 work days from start date at work location) - 90% of journeyman rate
• Student Mechanic (2nd 366 work days from start date at work location) - 95% of journeyman rate
• Full Journeyman Rate (upon reporting to location) - $39.17/hour

Training

You will attend paid training, which could be out of town. CSX will pay for travel and lodging as required by the collective bargaining agreement.

Minimum Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older
• Valid Driver's License
• One year mechanical work experience or training
• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications

• One or more years of welding and fabrication experience
• Carman apprenticeship

Physical Requirements

• Heavy work, lifting up to 60 pounds occasionally and up to 85 pounds on a rare basis
• Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, balance, climb
• Walk long distances over uneven terrain
• Demonstrate auditory and visual acuity/tracking/inspection
• 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)
• 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
• Complete annual training and pass safety rules examinations
• Federal regulations require random testing for drugs and/or alcohol
• Must pass all required assessments
• Must pass a background screening
• This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement and membership is required
• Must pass a post‑offer medical examination, including a drug test