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Carman- Detroit, MI (045978)Job SummaryBuild, inspect and repair rail cars.Primary Activities and Responsibilitiesbull;Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)bull;Weld and paint cars and locomotivesbull;Cut metal, sandblast, replace doors and general car constructionbull;Inspect car components for compliance with FRA, Association of American Railroads (AAR) and CSX standardsbull;Identify or analyze defective components and indicate the necessary corrective actionbull;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 clearancebull;Inspect and salvage parts from dismantled and/or scrapped carsbull;Inspect and apply end-of-train device and perform airbrake testsbull;Clean, lubricate and maintain tie-down devices and other special equipment on railroad carsbull;Remove and replace couplers, draft gears and yokesbull;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 underframingbull;Paint cars and car components; stencil letters and numbers on carsbull;Build and/or repair components such as freight doors, wooden floors or interior wallsbull;Fabricate large jigs and fixtures and use them to assemble parts on carbull;Straighten or fabricate, then replace steel parts such as: grab irons, handholds, ladders, brackets, steps and patching componentsbull;Operate light and heavy cranes, fork lifts, and other car moving shop equipmentbull;Operate various vehicles to the job sitebull;Rerail cars and locomotives by using rerailing equipment and perform other work associated with wreck service on the railroadbull;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 releasesbull; Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by managerPay RateTraining Rate - $28.85/hourStudent Mechanic (1st 366 work days from start date at work location) - 90% of journeyman rateStudent Mechanic (2nd 366 work days from start date at work location) - 95 % of journeyman rateFull Journeyman Rate $32.06/hourTrainingYou will attend paid training, which could be out of town. CSX will pay for travel and lodging as required by collective bargaining agreement.QualificationsMinimum Qualificationsbull;18 years of age or olderbull;Valid Driver's Licensebull;One year mechanical work experience or trainingbull;High School Diploma/GEDPreferred Qualificationsbull;One or more years of welding and fabrication experiencebull;Carman apprenticeshipPhysical Requirementsbull;Heavy work, lifting up to 60 pounds occasionally and up to 85 pounds on a rare basisbull;Stoop/bend/kneel/crouch/crawl/balance/climbbull;Walk long distances over uneven terrainbull;Demonstrate auditory and visual acuity/tracking/inspectionbull;Exposure to equipment that intensifies the heat factor on an occasional basisBasic Competenciesbull;Verbal comprehension (Understand oral and written communications)bull;Communication skills (provide clear instructions/directions)bull;Reasoning skills (problem solving and troubleshooting skills)bull;Mechanical aptitudeJob Requirements
