Mechanical - Utility Worker - Selkirk, NY

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