September 12, 2024

CSX

Buffalo

FULL TIME

Mechanical

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 - $36.85/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

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

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

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 req.
Must pass a post-offer medical examination, including a drug test