Wayside Operations Carman Job Listing at Norfolk Southern in Atlanta, GA (Job ID 1199023400)

Description

Requisition 37722: Wayside Operations Carman 

Primary Responsibilities

Norfolk Southern Railroad utilizes a sophisticated network of track side detectors to monitor the health of trains and freight cars as they traverse the system. This is a fast-paced analytical position that continuously monitors data.  Strong computer technical and communication skills are required.  In addition, a thorough knowledge of freight car systems is required.  Extensive computer skills including Microsoft programs including but not limited to Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams.   

Job Requirements
-Work safely and communicate effectively to prevent on the job accidents and injuries
-Complete annual training and pass safety rules examinations
-Federal regulations require random testing for drugs and/or alcohol
-Must pass all required assessments
-Must pass a background screening
-This position is governed by a union agreement and membership is required
-Must pass a post-offer medical examination, including a drug test

Physical Requirements

Working in an office environment will require sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time

-Computer based work requires constant attention to monitors and screens in an office setting

-Heavy work, lifting to 50 pounds occasionally
-Stoop/bend/kneel/crouch/crawl/balance/climb
-Walk long distances over uneven terrain
-Demonstrate auditory and visual acuity/tracking/inspection
-Exposure to equipment that intensifies the heat factor on an occasional basis

Skills and Abilities
-Understand oral and written communication
-Problem solving and troubleshooting skills
-Provide clear instructions and directions via radio communications

-Ability to interpret, understand and follow strict operating procedures and processes

-Strong fluency working on a computer in various applications and systems to include typing and webb application navigation

-Strong analytical mindset
-Mechanical aptitude

-Certified Freight Car Repair and inspection knowledge:  This knowledge base enables the candidate to be successful in proper conceptualization of detector and defect data in real time and proper understanding of freight car components aids in determination of safe course of action and response.

Minimum Qualifications
-18 years of age or older
-High school diploma or GED
-Freight Car Mechanical experience

-Strong Computer Skills

-Strong Communication Skills

-Strong Analytical Skills

Preferred Qualifications

-5-7+ Years Freight Car mechanical experience

-Working Gang Leader / Shift Leader experience

Benefits
-Company Benefits - Eligible 1st day of second month after hire (during training)
-80/20 plan for employee, spouse, and eligible dependents
-Union Benefits
-Medical (Managed or 85/15 Plan)
-$20K Life Insurance
-401 (K) First Day of Employment
-After 1st year of service: Eligible for Dental / Vision

Rate of Pay
1st 40 Working Days: $20.44 (50% of Full rate)     
-Next 204 Working Days: $30.66 (75% of Full rate)     
-Next 244 Working Days: $32.70 (80% of Full rate)     
-After 2 Years/488 Working Days: $40.88 (100% of Full Rate)

Working hours will include shift work over all 3 shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Shifts are assigned/awarded by seniority. 

Company Overview

Since 1827, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) and its predecessor companies have safely moved the goods and materials that drive the U.S. economy. Today, it operates a customer-centric and operations-driven freight transportation network. Committed to furthering sustainability, Norfolk Southern helps its customers avoid 15 million tons of yearly carbon emissions by shipping via rail. Its dedicated team members deliver more than 7 million carloads annually, from agriculture to consumer goods, and is the largest rail shipper of auto products and metals in North America. Norfolk Southern also has the most extensive intermodal network in the eastern U.S., serving a majority of the country's population and manufacturing base, with connections to every major container port on the Atlantic coast as well as the Gulf of Mexico and Great Lakes. Learn more by visiting www.NorfolkSouthern.com.

At Norfolk Southern, we believe in celebrating our individuality. By leveraging the unique backgrounds and viewpoints of our employees, we can create a culture of innovation, respect, and inclusion. We know that employees thrive in a workplace where differing viewpoints, ideas, and experiences are freely shared and valued. As such, we encourage all employees to contribute their distinctive skills and capabilities to our organization.

Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Together, we power progress.