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Description
Job Summary
This position is 100% travel away from home, five days a week, often times in excess of 300 miles. You will work as a member of a team away from home five days a week to install, maintain, replace and repair electrical and electronic communications equipment.
Primary Activities and Responsibilities
* Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
* Install, maintain, replace, and check communication equipment including, but not limited to, cables, antennas, computers, printers, monitors, radios, telephones, modems, wireless components, security cameras, batteries, connectors, various parts and testing equipment
* Cut, splice, and pull cable on ground, poles and towers
* Use trenching equipment to bury equipment and cables in ground
* Receive and record inventory delivery
* Retrieve parts from inventory to install and maintain equipment
* Transport tools and equipment to jobsite by truck
* Install wiring in offices and field locations
Pay Rate
$25.10 hour
*Pay rates may vary by location
Training
You will be required to attend up to three weeks of paid 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
Minimum Qualifications
* High School diploma/GED
* Valid Driver''s License
* 21 years of age or older
* Ability to obtain and maintain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class A with Airbrake Endorsement
* Two year technical degree or equivalent experience in radio, voice PBX systems, and/or data/networking troubleshooting and repair
Preferred Qualifications
* Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class A with Airbrake Endorsement
* FCC License
* Two years experience operating heavy equipment such as back-hoes, line/bucket trucks, excavating and aerial type lift equipment, etc.
* Two year technical degree or equivalent experience in network management
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)
* Basic Math
Physical Requirements
* Heavy work, lifting up to 70 pounds occasionally and up to 100 pounds on a rare basis
* Climb ladders, poles, and towers as well as perform work from a bucket truck to make repairs and perform tests and installations
* Stoop/bend/kneel/crouch/balance/climb on an occasional basis
Employment Conditions
* 100% Travel Required
* Work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries
* Wear protective equipment such as hard hats, 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
* FCC license may be required prior to starting employment for certain locations
* Federal regulations require random testing for drugs and/or alcohol
* Must pass all required assessments
* Must pass 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
* Ability to obtain or maintain state or regulatory requirements or certifications as needed
Environmental Conditions
Work outside in all weather conditions, and on occasion in confined spaces or 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.
This is a safety sensitive position. The candidate selected for this position must successfully complete a full physical including a drug test. Passing results must be received prior to start date in new position. All candidates'' safety records will be reviewed and considered when evaluating the candidate pool.
Company Profile
CSX Corporation, a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Jacksonville, FL, is a multi-modal freight transportation company serving customers across North America. Through its primary subsidiary, CSX operates the largest railroad in the eastern United States with operations in 23 states, the District of Columbia and two Canadian provinces. CSX also includes an integrated intermodal company which serves customers with its own truck and terminal operations as well as a dedicated domestic container fleet. Other CSX subsidiaries provide technology and real estate support to the company. These subsidiaries combine to allow CSX to deliver efficient freight alternatives to customers in a variety of industries, including coal, chemicals, automobiles, metals, agricultural and forest products, food and consumer goods.
CSX Transportation is the largest company in the CSX family employing approximately 30,000 management and union employees. CSXT''s primary focus is the operation, maintenance and management of the largest railroad in the eastern United States.
Closing Statement
At CSX, two of the company''s core values are People Make The Difference and Safety Is A Way of Life. We are committed to offering our team members the most competitive compensation and benefits package available, unlimited opportunities for development and growth throughout an exciting and rewarding career, and the safest work environment possible.
CSX is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that supports diversity in the workplace.
Primary Location
: United States-MD-Baltimore
Schedule
: Full-time
Relocation Available
:No
Tax Status
: Railroad Retirement
Overtime Status
: Non-exempt
: 12 Jan 2012 04:59:00
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Posted / Updated:
1/5/2012 2:32:13 PM
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