Fruit Growers Express Carman - Jacksonville, FL
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Fruit Growers Express Carman - Jacksonville, FL

CSX Intermodal

Job Location : Jacksonville,FL, USA

Posted on : 2024-12-24T08:44:12Z

Job Description :

Job Summary

Build, inspect and repair rail cars.

Primary Activities and Responsibilities

* Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)

* Weld and paint cars and locomotives

* Cut metal, sandblast, replace doors and general car construction

* Inspect car components for compliance with FRA, Association of American Railroads (AAR) and CSX standards

* Identify or analyze defective components and indicate the necessary corrective action

* Inspect the securement of lading in open top or flat cars for compliance with AAR rules and measure high/wide loads to ensure railway line clearance

* Inspect and salvage parts from dismantled and/or scrapped cars

* Inspect and apply end-of-train device and perform airbrake tests

* Clean, lubricate and maintain tie-down devices and other special equipment on railroad cars

* Remove and replace couplers, draft gears and yokes

* Inspect, replace and/or repair gaskets, air hose, train line, bulkhead and other interior load restraining equipment, steel sections such as side sheets, crossbearers, crossties and underframing

* Paint cars and car components

* Build and/or repair components such as freight doors, wooden floors or interior walls

* Fabricate large jigs and fixtures and use them to assemble parts on car

* Straighten or fabricate, then replace steel parts such as: grab irons, handholds, ladders, brackets, steps and patching components

* Operate light and heavy cranes, fork lifts, and other car moving shop equipment

* Operate various vehicles to the job site

* Rerail cars and locomotives by using rerailing equipment and perform other work associated with wreck service on the railroad

* Obtain information from computer regarding car characteristics, destination, lading, and repair records and/or to file data such as repair information, bad orders and car releases

* Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager

Pay Rate

* Training Rate and/or Apprentice Rate - $33.58/hour

* Student Mechanic (1st 366 work days from start date at work location) - 90% of journeyman rate

* Student Mechanic (2nd 366 work days from start date at work location) - 95 % of journeyman rate

* Full Journeyman Rate (upon reporting to location) $37.31/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

* 18 years of age or older

* Valid Driver's License

* One year mechanical work experience or training

* High School Diploma/GED

Preferred Qualifications

* One or more years of welding and fabrication experience

* Carman apprenticeship

Physical Requirements

* Heavy work, lifting up to 60 pounds occasionally and up to 85 pounds on a rare basis

* Stoop/bend/kneel/crouch/crawl/balance/climb

* Walk long distances over uneven terrain

* Demonstrate auditory and visual acuity/tracking/inspection

* Exposure to equipment that intensifies the heat factor on an occasional basis

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

* Complete annual training and pass safety rules examinations

* Federal regulations require random testing for drugs and/or alcohol

* 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

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