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Job Details: Carman

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Reference	31185
Recruiter	CSX
Industry Sector	Carman/ Car Repairer, Rolling Stock /Railcar
Salary	Negotiable
Town/City* (Required for Job Alerts)	New Castle
Locations	Pennsylvania, USA
Contract Type	Permanent
Date Posted	12 March 2010

Job Description
Description Job Summary Build, inspect and repair rail cars. Primary Activities and 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 • Operate various vehicles to the job site • Rerail cars and locomotives by using rerailing equipment and perform other work associated with wreck service on the railroad • 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 releases Pay Rates Training- USD 365.00/ per week Full Journeyman Carman Rate USD 23.95 per hour Student Mechanic (1st 366 work days) - 90% of journeyman rate Student Mechanic (2nd 366 work days) - 95 % of journeyman rate Training You will attend five weeks of training at the Railroad Education & Development Institute in Atlanta, Georgia. CSX will pay for travel, lodging, and meals as required by collective bargaining agreement. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications • High School diploma/GED • 18 years of age or older • Valid Drivers License • Mechanical experience • Blueprint reading Preferred Qualifications • One or more years of welding and fabrication experience • Journeyman Carman 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 • Walking long distances over uneven terrain • Demonstrate auditory and visual acuity/tracking/inspection • Exposure to equipment that intensifies the heat factor on an occasional basis Employment Conditions • Work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries • Wear protective equipment such as 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 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 • This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement, membership is required Environmental Conditions Work outside in all weather conditions, in confined spaces, and on occasion at elevated heights. Safety Commitment Safety is a way of life at CSX, encompassing every aspect of company operations. Guided by a policy of ensuring the safety of our employees, our customers and the communities we serve, CSX works relentlessly to prevent accidents and injuries. Not only is it the right thing to do, but when a company puts safety first, everyone benefits: the employees and their families, the customers and the communities.

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