CSX Corporation

Intermodal Service Employee - Worcester, MA

Posted on: 5 Feb 2021

Worcester, MA

Job Description

Description
Job Summary
Intermodal Service Employees (ISE) are responsible for safely performing activities and completing processes that place customer freight for movement on a train from the origin to the CSX Intermodal Terminal destination across our network. The ISEs will also be responsible for ensuring the availability of our customers%27 freight for pick up after arriving at the destination terminal.

Primary Activities and Responsibilities

The activities and responsibilities fall into four broad categories (Securement, Yard/Lift Operations, Clerical and other)

Securement tasks include:

* Ascending and descending rail cars
* Inspection and securement of trailers, containers and intermodal flatcars
* Assisting lift operators in the proper positioning of equipment
* Lifting of interbox connectors (IBC) and related accessories
* Operation of powered vehicles known as IBC carts
* Working in a high-paced outdoor environment around moving equipment and vehicles

Yard and Lift operations include:

* Operating utility tractors (hostlers) to move equipment on the terminal and operating lift machines that place and remove equipment to and from railcars
* Connecting, moving, and parking of chassis, trailers and containers on terminal property
* Inspection of equipment for condition and operational readiness
* Ascending and descending vehicle ladder/stairs
* Connecting and disconnecting airlines (gladhands)
* Manually operating crank handle to raise and lower chassis landing gear legs
* Operation of various lift equipment configurations to load and unload trailers and containers to/from railcars, stacks, ground or chassis.
* Prolonged sitting in equipment cabs
* Use of joystick controls, radios, equipment displays and onboard computers
* Lifting and lowering containers and trailers from elevated heights safely and efficiently

Clerical duties include:

* Utilize Microsoft Office systems
* Utilize computer systems to obtain and/or input information regarding intermodal car and/or equipment
* Knowledge of hazmat requirements and ability to respond to minor spills as necessary

Other duties require:

* Knowledge of FRA and AAR securement regulations and railway line clearance requirements
* The ability to work positively and contribute to a team focused on customer service and accomplishing productivity targets.
* Ability to identify or analyze defective components and indicate the necessary corrective action
* Inspection and application of end-of-train device and performance of airbrake tests
* Ability to clean, lubricate and maintain securement devices and other special intermodal equipment
* Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager

Pay Rate
%2420.06/hourly

Training
On the job training

Minimum Qualifications

* High School Diploma/GED
* 18 years of age or older
* Valid Driver%27s License

Preferred Qualifications

* One year experience working in a heavy industrial environment
* One year experience operating heavy machinery
* Three years of outdoor work experience
* Commercial Driver%27s License (CDL)
* Commercial Driver%27s License (CDL) Class A with Airbrake Endorsement
* Mechanical, electrical, and computer aptitude

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

* Basic computer skills

Physical Requirements

* Stoop/bend/kneel/crouch/crawl/balance/climb
* Physical agility, including lifting, pushing, pulling, and walking
* Walk long distances over uneven terrain
* Driving a tractor/trailer combination in an industrial setting
* Ascend or descend equipment ladders and stairs
* Prolonged sitting in equipment cabs
* Moderately heavy to heavy industrial work
* Must meet color vision and hearing requirements as described in FRA Regulations
* Demonstrate auditory and visual acuity/tracking/inspection
* Employees must be able to meet and comply with the manufacturer%27s weight limitation safety rating and recommendations for any equipment associated with performing their duties, including the 300 lb. safety rating for ladders (both portable and affixed) and fall arrest equipment

Employment Conditions

* Wear protective equipment such as hard hat, hearing protection, or safety-toe boots
* Work hours may include a nonstandard workweek, overtime, and various shift work
* Complete annual training and pass safety rules examinations
* This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement and membership is req.
* Must pass all required assessments
* Must pass a background screening
* Must pass a post-offer medical examination, including a drug test
* An active or furloughed employee who changes to a new craft may be required to permanently relinquish his/her seniority in the former craft unless otherwise provided for in the applicable collective bargaining agreement or other governing agreement

Environmental Conditions

* Work outside in all weather conditions at elevated heights

* Maybe in a gated booth adjacent to the entry lanes

* Combinationof indoor and outdoor work environment in all weather conditions

This is a safety sensitive position. The candidateselected for this position must successfully complete a full physical includinga drug test. Passing results must be received prior to start date in newposition. All candidates%27 safety records will be reviewed and considered whenevaluating the candidate pool.

Safety Commitment
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. When a company puts safety first, everyone benefits: the employees and their families, the customers and the communities. In line with our commitment to safety, the applicant selected for this position may be required to successfully complete medical screenings and a background check.

About CSX
CSX, based in Jacksonville, Florida, is a premier transportation company. It provides rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck transload services and solutions to customers across a broad array of markets, including energy, industrial, construction, agricultural, and consumer products. For nearly 200 years, CSX has played a critical role in the nation%27s economic expansion and industrial development. Its network connects every major metropolitan area in the eastern United States, where nearly two-thirds of the nation%27s population resides. It also links more than 230 short-line railroads and more than 70 ocean, river and lake ports with major population centers and farming towns alike. More information about CSX Corporation and its subsidiaries is available at www.csx.com. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

Closing Statement
At CSX, two of our five Guiding Principles are Valuing and Developing Employees as well as Operating Safely. 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 Employer Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Click here to view the EEO is Law poster. Click here to view the OFCCP pay transparency provision information.

CSX Transportation and its subsidiaries are not seeking outside assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or search firms for employment or contractor opportunities. Any resumes submitted by an outside vendor to any employee at CSX via e-mail, Internet, or directly to hiring managers without a valid written search agreement in place with the Talent Acquisition / HR department will be deemed the sole property of CSX. No placement fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired as a result of the referral, or through other means.

CSX Corporation

Jacksonville, FL

CSX Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides rail-based freight transportation services. The company offers rail services, as well as transports intermodal containers and trailers. It transports chemicals, automotive, agricultural and food products, minerals, fertilizers, forest products, and metals and equipment; and coal, coke, and iron ore to electricity-generating power plants, steel manufacturers, and industrial plants. The company also exports coal to deep-water port facilities. In addition, it offers intermodal transportation services through a network of approximately 30 terminals transporting manufactured consumer goods in containers in the eastern United States; drayage services, including the pickup and delivery of intermodal shipments; and trucking dispatch services.

Further, the company serves the automotive industry with distribution centers and storage locations, as well as connects non-rail served customers through transferring products from rail to trucks, which includes plastics and ethanol. Additionally, it acquires, develops, sells, leases, and manages real estate properties.

The company operates approximately 20,500 route mile rail network, which serves various population centers in 23 states east of the Mississippi River, the District of Columbia, and the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec, as well as owns and leases approximately 3,900 locomotives. It also serves production and distribution facilities through track connections. CSX Corporation was founded in 1978 and is based in Jacksonville, Florida.

  • Industry
    Transport/Delivery Services
  • No. of Employees
    22,475
  • Jobs Posted
    74