Intermodal Service Employee - Detroit, MI

CSX Transportation • Detroit, MI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Intermodal Service Employees safely perform activities and processes that prepare customer freight for movement by train from its origin to a CSX Intermodal Terminal destination, and ensure freight is available for customer pickup after arrival. The work spans securement, yard and lift operations, clerical tasks, and other assigned duties. It takes place in a high-paced outdoor terminal environment around moving equipment and vehicles, and may also involve working in a gated booth adjacent to entry lanes.

New hires complete four days of hands-on and classroom training at their home terminal, including an exam requiring a score of at least 85%. Employees then begin approximately eight months of on-the-job training. The listed pay rate as of July 1, 2025 is $29.33 per hour at 100%; employees are paid at 90% of that rate ($26.39 per hour) until qualified, which may take up to eight months.

The position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement, and membership is required. Work hours may include a nonstandard work week, overtime, various shifts, extra-board assignments, and on-call availability. Offers are contingent on drug screening and background verification. A post-offer medical examination, including a drug test, is required. CSX does not accept Medical Marijuana Cards.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must pass all required assessments.
• Must pass a background screening.
• Must pass a post-offer medical examination, including a drug test.
• Must meet color-vision and hearing requirements described in FRA regulations and demonstrate auditory and visual acuity, tracking, and inspection ability.
• Wear required protective equipment, such as a hard hat, hearing protection, or safety-toe boots.
• Work hours may include a nonstandard work week, overtime, various shifts, extra-board assignments, and being on call.
• Collective bargaining agreement applies, and membership is required.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience working in a heavy industrial environment.
• One year of experience operating heavy machinery.
• Three years of outdoor work experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and secure trailers, containers, and intermodal flatcars; assist lift operators with proper equipment positioning; and handle interbox connectors and related accessories.
• Operate powered IBC carts and utility tractors (hostlers) to move equipment around the terminal.
• Operate lift equipment to load and unload trailers and containers to and from railcars, stacks, the ground, or chassis, including lifting and lowering equipment from elevated heights safely and efficiently.
• Connect, move, and park chassis, trailers, and containers on terminal property; inspect equipment for condition and operational readiness.
• Connect and disconnect airlines (gladhands), and manually operate crank handles to raise and lower chassis landing gear legs.
• Use joystick controls, radios, equipment displays, and onboard computers while operating equipment; perform prolonged sitting in equipment cabs as needed.
• Use Microsoft Office and computer systems to obtain or enter information about intermodal cars and equipment.
• Apply knowledge of hazmat requirements and respond to minor spills as necessary.
• Follow FRA and AAR securement regulations and railway line-clearance requirements.
• Identify defective components, analyze them, and indicate necessary corrective action.
• Inspect and apply end-of-train devices and perform airbrake tests.
• Clean, lubricate, and maintain securement devices and other specialized intermodal equipment.
• Work positively as part of a team focused on customer service and productivity targets.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the manager.
• Complete annual training and pass safety-rules examinations.

Benefits

• Aetna TCU Medical Plan: $215.94.
• Aetna TCU Employee Only Plan: $143.96.
• CSX states it offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and opportunities for development and growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed