Mechanical - Machinist - Birmingham, AL

Job Summary
Inspect, service, repair and maintain diesel locomotives

Primary Activities and Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot and repair malfunctions in diesel engines, air brake equipment, running gear or locomotive components
• Rivet, bolt, glue, braze or weld to fabricate, modify or design replacement parts for equipment
• Fabricate, cut, shape, and perform finish operations using various types of materials
• Perform periodic service on locomotives
• Move locomotives
• Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager

Pay Rate

• Training Rate and/or Apprentice Rate - $36.97/hour
• Apprentice (1st 345 work days from start date at work location) - 90% of journeyman rate
• Apprentice (2nd 345 work days from start date at work location) - 95% of journeyman rate
• Full Journeyman Rate (upon reporting to location) $41.08/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
• One year mechanical work experience or training
• One year experience reading and interpreting technical drawings or schematics

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years diesel mechanic experience
• Completion of a mechanical vocational or trade school program

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

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
• Must pass a background screening
• Must pass a post-offer medical examination, including a drug test
• This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement and membership is req.