Mechanical Utility Worker

Job Highlights

Company Profile

CSX is a premier transportation company. It provides rail, intermodal, and rail-to-truck transload services and solutions to customers across a broad array of markets, including energy, industrial, construction, agricultural, and consumer products.

Job Profile

The company is hiring a Mechanical Utility Worker who will 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.

Education Level

• High School Diploma or GED
• 18 years of age or old

Work Experience

• 1 year of combined electrical, pipefitting, welding, or diesel mechanic experience
• 1 year of experience reading and interpreting technical drawings or schematics, including electric/electric

Duties/Responsibilities

• 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, or equipment
• Clean empty cars
• Clean interior and exterior of locomotives, associated equipment, and mechanical parts
• Complete routine reports and make entries into log and inventory records
• May be called upon to perform tasks associated with work assignments such as cleaning, sweeping, forklift operation, handling material, and fueling locomotives
• May be required to operate locomotives
• Must comply with all CSX rules and policies for safety and operations, and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) requirements
• Operate heavy-duty equipment, licensed and unlicensed vehicles, and work around all types of moving equipment
• Supply locomotive with necessary materials
• Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by the manager

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Communication skills (provide clear instructions/directions)
• Mechanical aptitude
• Reasoning skills (problem-solving and troubleshooting skills)
• Valid Driver’s License
• Verbal comprehension (understanding oral and written communications)

Physical Requirements

• Demonstrate auditory and visual acuity, tracking, and inspection
• Frequent lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Medium work, depending on location, lifting up to 50 pounds
• Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, balance, and climb

Job Requirements

• Complete annual training and pass safety rules examinations
• Must pass a background screening
• Must pass a post-offer medical examination, including a drug test
• Must pass all required assessments
• The applicant selected may be required to complete a background check
• Wear protective equipment such as a hard hat, hearing protection, or safety-toe boots
• Work hours may include a nonstandard workweek, overtime, and various shift work
• Work safely to prevent on-the-job accidents and injuries

Employer’s Statement

CSX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.