Intermodal Service Employee - Fairburn, GA (Talent Pool)

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CSX Corporation is a leading transportation company based in Jacksonville, Florida, known for its extensive rail network and reliability in freight and intermodal transport services. Operating primarily across the eastern United States, CSX connects key metropolitan areas and major ports, serving a diverse range of markets including energy, industrial, construction, agricultural, and consumer products. With a legacy spanning nearly two centuries, CSX plays an integral role in the nation's economic growth and industrialization, offering innovative transportation solutions and ensuring efficient movement of goods for their customers. The position of Intermodal Service Employee (ISE) at CSX represents a critical function within the company’s intermodal operations. ISEs are responsible for the safe handling, placement, securement, and movement of customer freight on trains across CSX’s extensive network. This role requires employees to perform activities that ensure freight is appropriately secured and ready for transit, as well as available for pick-up upon arrival at the destination terminal. The job involves working outdoors in a fast-paced environment around moving vehicles and equipment, demanding both physical agility and operational precision. This is a pipeline requisition intended to identify candidates for future employment opportunities at CSX, offering a competitive pay rate starting at $26.39 per hour for trainees and increasing to $29.33 upon full qualification. New hires are required to complete one week of paid training at the Atlanta Training Center, where they must maintain a minimum 85 percent passing rate on quizzes and tests to continue employment. On-the-job training commences immediately after successfully completing this session. Intermodal Service Employees operate heavy machinery, conduct inspections, perform securement tasks, and follow strict safety protocols established by the Federal Railroad Administration and industry standards. The role demands a balance of physical tasks — including climbing, lifting, and maneuvering heavy equipment — with clerical responsibilities such as data entry and utilizing Microsoft Office and specialized systems to track freight and equipment status. Employees must be knowledgeable in hazardous materials handling and minor spill response as well. Maintaining compliance with securement regulations, conducting airbrake tests, and performing routine equipment maintenance are also key parts of the position, requiring technical proficiency and attention to detail. CSX places a high priority on workplace safety, employee development, and fostering a positive, collaborative culture. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package supporting financial, physical, emotional, and social well-being. Employees benefit from health and wellness programs, competitive compensation, and opportunities for continuous growth and advancement within the company. Membership in a collective bargaining agreement is required, and candidates must pass background screenings, drug tests, and other assessments as part of the hiring process. By joining CSX as an Intermodal Service Employee, candidates will enter a rewarding career path within a major logistics and transportation network, committed to innovation, safety, and employee empowerment. This position offers the chance to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to operational excellence and superior customer service, with the support and resources needed for career development and success within the industry.
  • At least 18 years of age
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Ability to pass drug screening (hair and urine tests)
  • Successful completion of background check
  • Pass post-offer medical examination including drug test
  • Ability to meet physical requirements including stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and lifting
  • Ability to work nonstandard hours including overtime and shift work
  • Willingness to wear protective equipment such as hard hats and safety boots
  • Ability to meet color vision and hearing standards
  • Ability to provide sensitive personal information if required by government agency
  • Membership in labor union as per collective bargaining agreement
  • Completion of annual safety training and examinations
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