What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical - Utility Worker - Selkirk, NY position at CSX Corporation?
Job Summary
Clean, service and supply locomotives, transport supplies between work and storage sites, and perform a variety of support and clean-up activities in locomotive and car repair areas.
Primary Activities and Responsibilities
- Must comply with all CSX rules and policies for safety and operations, and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) requirements
- Be able to safely perform all job responsibilities
- May be called upon to perform tasks associated with work assignments such as cleaning, sweeping, forklift operation, handling material and fueling locomotives
- Clean interior and exterior of locomotives, associated equipment and mechanical parts
- Supply locomotive with necessary materials
- Complete routine reports and make entries into log and inventory records
- Clean empty cars
- Check fuel or water sight glass/gauge to determine fluid levels on tools, machines or equipment (hydraulic, lubricating, fuel, cooling, etc.) and perform preventive maintenance on a variety of tools, machines and/or equipment
- May be required to operate locomotives
- Operate heavy duty equipment, licensed and unlicensed vehicles and work around all types of moving equipment
- Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager
Pay Rate
- Training Rate - $26.99/hour = 85% of applicable rate per collective bargaining agreement and varies by location
- 1-12 months - 85% of rate
- 13-24 months - 90% of rate
- 25.36 months - 95% of rate
- 37 months - 100% of rate
- Full rate varies by location. All UW new hires follow above pay rate progression.
- Lowest full rate is $31.75/hour
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
- High School Diploma/GED
- 18 years of age or older
- Valid Driver's License
Preferred Qualifications
- One year combined electrical, pipefitting, welding, or diesel mechanic experience
- One yr exp reading & interpreting technical drawings or schematics, incl electric/electric
Physical Requirements
- Medium*work, depending on location, lifting up to 50 pounds
- Stoop/bend/kneel/crouch/crawl/balance/climb
- Demonstrate auditory and visual acuity/tracking/inspection
- Frequent lifting up to 50 lbs
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
- 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 req.
- Must pass a post-offer medical examination, including a drug test
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.
Salary : $27 - $32
