B&B Mechanic - Curtis Bay, MD

Primary Activities and Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
• Perform general maintenance and repairs on bridges
• Set up hoisting equipment for raising and placing structural steel components
• Verify vertical and horizontal alignment and bolt or weld structures are in place
• Load and unload materials and tools

Pay Rate

$38.70/hour

Training

You will attend two weeks of training at the Railroad Education & Development Institute in Atlanta, GA. CSX will pay for travel, lodging and meals as required by collective bargaining agreement.

Qualifications - External

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED
• 18 years of age or older
• Valid Driver's License
• Construction experience with basic carpentry skills
• Mechanical experience
• Read and interpret structural blueprints
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL)*
• If you are unable to obtain a CDL license or at the least make significant progress in obtaining a CDL license within your sixty (60) day probationary period, CSX has the right to revoke your employment by rejecting your application. In the event you fail to obtain a CDL license or make significant progress in obtaining it and your application is not rejected, your ability to bid on open positions/vacancies will be limited, meaning you will face an increased likelihood of being furloughed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Welding experience
• Bridge maintenance work experience

Basic Competencies

• Verbal comprehension (Understand oral and written communications--both general and technical)
• Communication skills (provide clear instructions/directions)
• Reasoning skills (problem solving and troubleshooting skills)
• Mechanical aptitude

Physical Requirements

• Heavy work, lifting up to 70 pounds occasionally and up to 100 pounds on a rare basis
• Stoop/bend/kneel/crouch/balance/climb on an occasional basis
• Climb ladders and/or scaffolding
• Demonstrate auditory and visual acuity/tracking/inspection
• Fall protection requirements of

Employment Conditions

• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) may need to be obtained based on job assignment
• Qualify to use a welding torch within 60 days of employment
• Work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries
• Wear protective equipment such as fall protection and rescue equipment, hard hat, hearing protection, safety-toe boots, or safety glasses
• Work hours may include a nonstandard workweek, overtime, and various shift work
• Complete annual training and pass safety and track worker rules examination
• May require random testing for drugs and/or alcohol
• Must pass all required assessments
• Must pass a background screening
• Must pass a post-offer medical examination, including drug and physical capabilities test
• Regional travel may be required based on job assignment
• This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement, membership is required

Environmental Conditions

Work outside in all weather conditions at elevated heights and/or over water.