Engineering - Track Worker - Defiance, OH

About the position

As a member of a crew, you will be responsible for installing new railroad track and maintaining existing track and right-of-way. This role requires compliance with safety regulations and the ability to meet the manufacturer's weight limitation safety ratings for equipment used in the performance of your duties. You will be expected to work with various tools and equipment, ensuring that all tasks are completed safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
• Participate in group discussions including unit meetings, job briefings, safety meetings or process reviews
• Remove and replace track and track components (e.g. ties, rails, bars, etc.)
• Replace or repair track switches with specific components
• Slide and align tie plates
• Drill holes through rails for insertion of bolts and tighten or loosen bolts at joints that hold ends or rails together
• Correct deviations in track surface, alignment and gauge
• Cut rails to specific lengths
• Receive instructions, requests, orders, and information from posted bulletins, memorandums, rules and regulation manuals
• Adjust, lift and roll rails
• Sort track material for loading and unloading
• Install and repair street and railroad crossings
• Cut brush and vegetation from the right-of-way
• Spray switches, angle bars and joints with oil for lubrication
• Perform miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• 18 years of age or older
• Valid Driver's License
• Must currently possess a CDL or obtain one within 60 days of start date
• Ability to obtain a CDL license within the probationary period

Nice-to-haves

• One or more years of outside work experience (e.g. construction, heavy equipment operator, farming, etc.)
• Welding experience
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A with Airbrake Endorsement

Benefits

• CSX will pay for travel, lodging and meals for training in Atlanta, GA