Intermodal Service Employee - Fairburn, GA

CSX Transportation•Fairburn, GA

6d•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 at the destination terminal. The work includes securement, yard and lift operations, clerical tasks, equipment inspections and maintenance, and other duties assigned by a manager. Employees work in a high-paced outdoor industrial environment around moving equipment and vehicles, and may also work in a gated booth adjacent to entry lanes. New hires complete four days of hands-on and classroom-based training at their home terminal and must pass a training exam with a score of at least 85%. Employees then complete approximately eight months of on-the-job training. The stated hourly rate as of July 1, 2026 is $30.43 at 100%; employees are paid at 90% ($27.39 per hour) until qualified, which may take up to eight months. The position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement, and membership is required. Candidates must pass required assessments, background screening, and a post-offer medical examination that includes a drug test. Drug screening uses hair and urine collection; CSX does not accept Medical Marijuana Cards. Work hours may include nonstandard weeks, overtime, various shifts, and extra-board/on-call assignments. The position requires annual training and passing safety rules examinations.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Must pass all required assessments and a background screening.
Must pass a post-offer medical examination, including a drug test; drug screening includes hair and urine collection, and CSX does not accept Medical Marijuana Cards.
Must wear protective equipment such as a hard hat, hearing protection, or safety-toe boots.
Must meet color vision and hearing requirements described in FRA regulations and demonstrate auditory and visual acuity, tracking, and inspection ability.
Must be able to perform physical activities including stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, balancing, climbing, lifting, pushing, pulling, and walking.
Must be able to walk long distances over uneven terrain and perform moderately heavy to heavy industrial work.
Must be able to work outdoors in adverse weather, including snow, ice, rain, heavy winds, and extreme heat.
Must be able to drive a tractor/trailer combination in an industrial setting.
Must be able to work nonstandard hours, overtime, various shifts, and potentially extra-board/on-call assignments.
Must complete four days of hands-on and classroom-based training and achieve at least 85% on the training exam, followed by approximately eight months of on-the-job training.
Position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement 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

Ascend and descend rail cars and inspect and secure trailers, containers, and intermodal flatcars.
Assist lift operators with proper equipment positioning; lift interbox connectors and related accessories; and operate powered IBC carts.
Operate utility tractors (hostlers) to move equipment around the terminal and operate lift machines to place and remove equipment to and from railcars.
Connect, move, and park chassis, trailers, and containers on terminal property.
Inspect equipment for condition and operational readiness, including ascending and descending vehicle ladders and stairs.
Connect and disconnect airlines (gladhands), and manually operate crank handles to raise and lower chassis landing gear legs.
Operate lift equipment configurations to load and unload trailers and containers to and from railcars, stacks, the ground, or chassis, including lifting and lowering equipment from elevated heights of approximately 60–70 feet.
Use Microsoft Office and computer systems to obtain or enter information about intermodal cars and equipment.
Apply hazmat knowledge and respond to minor spills as necessary.
Apply knowledge of FRA and AAR securement regulations and railway line-clearance requirements.
Work cooperatively in a team focused on customer service and productivity targets.
Identify and analyze defective components and indicate necessary corrective action.
Inspect and apply end-of-train devices and perform air-brake tests.
Clean, lubricate, and maintain securement devices and other specialized intermodal equipment.
Complete other duties and activities assigned by the manager.
Complete annual training and pass safety rules examinations.