About the Role
Assist in the installation, repairing, testing, and maintenance of various railroad signals and grade crossing protection equipment. Employees must comply with manufacturer weight limitations and safety ratings for all equipment, including a 300 lb. safety rating for ladders and fall arrest equipment.
Responsibilities
- Safely perform all job responsibilities.
- Perform work on signal equipment including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- Install signal/communication structures and components.
- Lubricate moving parts on mechanical equipment such as switch machines, car retarders, and controllers.
- Use the risk management process to isolate potentially dangerous situations.
- Prepare and paint signal equipment.
- Inspect, test, repair, and maintain communication/signal and electrical equipment.
- Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
- Drive and operate medium to heavy-duty vehicles daily.
- Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Must currently possess a CDL or obtain one within 90 days of start date.
- 21 years of age or older.
- Valid Driver's License.
- 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.
- The applicant selected may be required to successfully complete a background check.
- Must pass all required assessments.
- Must pass a background screening.
- This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement and membership is required.
- Extensive travel required.
- Must pass a post-offer medical examination, including a drug test.
Skills
- Volt / Ohm meters
- Interpreting circuit schematics or diagrams
- Electronics
- Electrical
- Electromechanical field
- Verbal comprehension
- Communication skills
- Reasoning skills
- Basic Math
Location
- Atlanta, GA
Work Type
- Full-time
- Travel
Experience Level
- One or more years of outside work experience
- One year experience using Volt / Ohm meters
- One year experience interpreting circuit schematics or diagrams
- One year work experience in electronics, electrical, or electromechanical field
Education Level
- High School Diploma/GED
- CDL
Salary/Compensations
- $44.44/hr (starting rate)
- $48.71/hr (full rate)
Benefits
- Pay for travel, lodging, and meals as required by collective bargaining agreement.
About the Company
- CSX is passionate about building a workforce that reflects the values and behaviors of ONE CSX.
- Nationally recognized for commitment to diversity and engagement, and support for veterans and reservists.
- CSX, based in Jacksonville, Florida, is a premier transportation company.
- 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.
- Network connects every major metropolitan area in the eastern United States.
- 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.
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Equal Opportunity
- 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.
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