Job Description
CSX Corporation, Inc.
three weeks of training at the Railroad Education & Development Institute in Atlanta, GA. CSX will pay for travel, lodging and meals asrequired by collectivebargainingagreement.Repair and maintain all aspects of rail including frogs,rail-ends, turn-outs, switch points, and glue jointsusing arc, propane or thermite welding processes.Employees must be able to meet and comply with themanufacturer’s weight limitation safety rating andrecommendations for any equipment associated withperforming their duties, including the 300 lb. safetyrating for ladders (both portable and affixed) and fallarrest equipment.
Primary Activities and Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
- Inspect all equipment daily to check for leaky cylinders, hoses or connections
- Perform grinding tasks using power and hand tools
- Assist other employees in changing out rail
- Replace rail anchors, drive spikes and tamp ballast as needed
- Clean work pieces to remove impurities, such as slag, rust and grease
- Monitor and maintain flow of gases, light torch and adjust gas mixture and pressure to obtain desired flame when making field welds
- Apply filler rod to molten area to form weld
- Repair or replace broken or cracked rail and build-up rail, trim weld, grind the surface of rail, and grind gauge sides
- Inspect weld after grinding to check for hairline cracks or any visible defects
- Operate propane torches and electric and gas welding equipment
- Operate heavy duty trucks to carry equipment to and from the work site
- Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager
Pay Rate
Welder Full Rate $40.40/hour
Welder Helper Full Rate $37.48/hour
Training
You will be required to attend paid training as required by your collective bargaining agreement. Please note that training may occur outside of your work location.
Minimum Qualifications
- 21 years of age or older
- High School Diploma/GED
- Valid Driver’s License
- Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) – Class A or Class B*
* If you are unable to obtain a CDL license or at the least make significant progress in obtaining a CDL license within your sixty (60) day probationary period, CSX has the right to revoke your employment by rejecting your application. In the event you fail to obtain a CDL license or make significant progress in obtaining it and your application is not rejected, your ability to bid on open positions/vacancies will be limited, meaning you will face an increased likelihood of being furloughed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and/or Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW)
- One or more years of outside work exp (e.g. construction, heavy equipment op, farming,etc)
- Welding certification
Physical Requirements
- Demonstrate auditory and visual acuity/tracking/inspection
- Exposure to equipment that intensifies the heat factor on an occasional basis
- Medium to Heavy Work, lifting up to 60 pounds occasionally
- Stoop/bend/kneel/crouch/crawl/balance/climb
Basic Competencies
- Communication skills (provide clear instructions/directions)
- Mechanical aptitude
- Reasoning skills (problem solving and troubleshooting skills)
- Verbal comprehension (Understand oral and written communications)
Job Requirements
- Complete annual training and pass safety rules examinations
- May require regional travel
- Must pass a background screening
- Must pass a post-offer medical examination, including a drug test
- Must pass all required assessments
- Must successfully pass probationary period
- This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement and membership is req.
- 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
- Required to maintain this position for 6 months before bidding
About Us
CSX is passionate about building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve, one in which all individuals are valued, appreciated, included, respected and proud to be equal members of our team. We are nationally recognized for our commitment to diversity and inclusion, as well as our support for veterans and reservists. Take the next step and move your career forward with CSX.
CSX, based in Jacksonville, Florida, is a premier transportation company. It provides rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck transload services and solutions to customers across a broad array of markets, including energy, industrial, construction, agricultural, and consumer products. For nearly 200 years, CSX has played a critical role in the nation’s economic expansion and industrial development. Its network connects every major metropolitan area in the eastern United States, where nearly two-thirds of the nation’s population resides. It also links more than 230 short-line railroads and more than 70 ocean, river and lake ports with major population centers and farming towns alike. More information about CSX Corporation and its subsidiaries is available at www.csx.com. Connect with us on Facebook X LinkedIn Instagram YouTube
Closing Statement
At CSX, two of our five Guiding Principles are Valuing and Developing Employees as well as Operating Safely. We are committed to offering our team members the most competitive compensation and benefits package available, unlimited opportunities for development and growth throughout an exciting and rewarding career, and the safest work environment possible.
CSX is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Click here to view the EEO is Law poster. Click here to view the OFCCP pay transparency provision information.
CSX Transportation and its subsidiaries are not seeking outside assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or search firms for employment or contractor opportunities. Any resumes submitted by an outside vendor to any employee at CSX via e-mail, Internet, or directly to hiring managers without a valid written search agreement in place with the Talent Acquisition / HR department will be deemed the sole property of CSX. No placement fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired as a result of the referral, or through other means.
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