What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Roadway Mechanic System Production Team position at CSX Corporation?
Job Summary
Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain heavy off-track equipment and roadway machinery. Employees must be able to meet and comply with the manufacturer's weight limitation safety rating and recommendations for any equipment associated with performing their duties, including the 300 lb. safety rating for ladders (both portable and affixed) and fall arrest equipment.
This position will require 100% travel across the CSX network. This is a system-wide travel position not a regional travel position. Relocation will not be provided.
Primary Activities and Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
- Troubleshoot and perform heavy repairs to all types of equipment components including gas and diesel engines, transmissions and differentials, hydraulic pumps, motors, cylinders, valves, various work heads, booms, electrical systems and conveyor belt systems
- Solve work related problems, make decisions, and provide instructions
- Understand mechanical operations of machinery
- Drive heavy duty service truck, including truck mounted crane
- May be required to pull trailers
- Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager
Pay Rate
$9292.35/Monthly
Training
You will attend two weeks of training at the Railroad Education & Development Institute in Atlanta, GA. CSX will pay for travel, lodging and meals as required by collective bargaining agreement.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED
- Valid Driver's License
- 21 years of age or older
- 4 or more years experience as a mechanic
- CDL required within 60 days after start date, permit must be obtained prior to start date
- 1 or more years heavy equipment experience with hydraulic and pneumatic system repairs
Preferred Qualifications
- Welding experience
- Experience interpreting electric and electronic circuit schematics
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
- Demonstrate auditory and visual acuity/tracking/inspection
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, overtime, and various shift work
- Complete annual training and pass safety rules examinations
- Must pass all required assessments
- The applicant selected may be required to successfully complete a background check
- Must pass a post-offer medical examination, including a drug test
- Extensive travel required
- This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement and membership is req.
CSX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.
