CSX-posted 9 months ago
$36 - $40/Yr
Richmond, VA
Rail Transportation

The Mechanical - Carman position involves building, inspecting, and repairing rail cars. The role requires compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). Responsibilities include welding and painting cars and locomotives, cutting metal, sandblasting, replacing doors, and general car construction. The Carman will inspect car components for compliance with FRA, Association of American Railroads (AAR), and CSX standards, identify defective components, and perform necessary corrective actions. Additional tasks include inspecting the securement of lading, salvaging parts from scrapped cars, performing airbrake tests, and maintaining various equipment on railroad cars. The position also involves operating cranes and other car moving equipment, rerailing cars, and filing repair information.

  • 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
  • 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
  • Paint cars and car components
  • 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
  • File data such as repair information, bad orders and car releases
  • Perform miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager
  • 18 years of age or older
  • Valid Driver's License
  • One year mechanical work experience or training
  • High School Diploma/GED
  • One or more years of welding and fabrication experience
  • Carman apprenticeship
  • Paid training, which could be out of town
  • CSX will pay for travel and lodging as required by collective bargaining agreement
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