Job 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; stencil letters and numbers on cars
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

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Job Requirements:

18 years of age or older
Valid Driver’s License
One year mechanical work experience or training
High School Diploma/GED
One or more years of welding and fabrication experience
Carman apprenticeship
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
Verbal comprehension (Understand oral and written communications)
Communication skills (provide clear instructions/directions)
Reasoning skills (problem solving and troubleshooting skills)
Mechanical aptitude

Company: CSX

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Location: Birmingham, AL, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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