Job Summary Pipe fit in shops, yards, buildings and passenger coaches. Primary Activities and Responsibilities * Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) * Build, erect, assemble, install, dismantle, and maintain parts made of copper, brass, tin, zinc, white/black metal of 10 gauge and lighter, including brazing, soldering, tinning and leading * Bend, fit, cut, thread, braze, connect and disconnect air, water, gas, oil and steam pipes * Operate pipe threading machines * Oxy-propane and arc welding * Move locomotives * Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager Pay Rate * Training Rate - $36.92/hour * Apprentice (1st 345 work days from start date at work location) - 90% of journeyman rate * Apprentice (2nd 345 work days from start date at work location) - 95 % of journeyman rate * Full Journeyman Rate (upon reporting to location) - $41.02/hour Training You will attend paid training, which could be out of town. CSX will pay for travel and lodging as required by collective bargaining agreement. Selkirk, NY ONLY- This position shares a joint roster between the Mechanical, Facilities, and Signals Departments. Once hired and upon reporting to Selkirk, placement in a position will be determined by the union agreement seniority rule in which bids/awarded positions are based on seniority. When accepting an Electrician position, it's important to understand that if you hold this position at Selkirk, you may hold a position in any of these three departments throughout your CSXT career: * Mechanical Electrician works in a Locomotive Shop. * Facilities Electrician covers road territory and travels. * Signals Electrician-Switch Heater covers road territory and travels. Minimum Qualifications * 18 years of age or older * High School Diploma/GED * Valid Driver's License * One year experience reading and interpreting technical drawings or schematics * One year experience in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) * One year experience using oxy-propane torch * One year of pipefitting experience Preferred Qualifications * Experience in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and/or Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) * Three years combined sheet metal, fabrication, and/or pipefitting experience Physical Requirements * Heavy work, lifting up to 70 pounds occasionally and up to 100 pounds on a rare basis * Stoop/bend/kneel/crouch/crawl/balance/climb * Exposure to equipment that intensifies the heat factor on an occasional basis * Demonstrate auditory and visual acuity/tracking/inspection Basic Competencies * Verbal comprehension (Understand oral and written communications) * Communication skills (provide clear instructions/directions) * Reasoning skills (problem solving and troubleshooting skills) * Mechanical aptitude Job Requirements * Work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries * 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 * Must pass a post-offer medical examination, including a drug test