With connections to three Class I railroads, Canadian National, CSX, and Norfolk Southern, and ... Operate tools and machinery such as air hammers, powered wrenches, rail drills, portable saws, and ...
61 Csx Machinist Jobs Hiring Near You
With connections to three Class I railroads, Canadian National, CSX, and Norfolk Southern, and ... Operate tools and machinery such as air hammers, powered wrenches, rail drills, portable saws, and ...
CSX Jobs Information
Do workers at CSX get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
77% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
77% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
Does CSX pay people when they’re sick?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
48% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 84 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
48% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 84 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
At CSX, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?
Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
75% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and June 2026.
75% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and June 2026.
Is the health insurance from CSX affordable enough for their workers?
Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
98% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and August 2026.
98% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and August 2026.
Do people get paid time off at CSX?
Most people get paid time off work.
90% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and June 2026.
90% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and June 2026.
How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?
Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
- 84% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 7% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 9% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
Do workers at CSX worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
87% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
87% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
Do CSX workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
81% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
81% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
How easy is it for CSX workers to change shifts?
Most people find it hard to change shifts.
74% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
74% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
How easy is it to get time off at CSX?
Some people find it hard to get time off.
35% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 78 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
35% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 78 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
Do CSX managers change schedules at the last minute?
Some managers change people’s schedules at the last minute.
41% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 68 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
41% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 68 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
Do jobs at CSX spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
28% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
28% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
How easy is it to take sick days at CSX?
Most people find it easy to take sick days.
72% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 83 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
72% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 83 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
Is a CSX job good for students?
Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
80% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
80% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
Is working at CSX good if you’re a parent or caregiver?
Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
66% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
66% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
Do people at CSX feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
35% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 79 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
35% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 79 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
Do people at CSX get to take their breaks without interruption?
Only some people get breaks without interruption.
40% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 57 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
40% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 57 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
Is it stressful to work at CSX?
Some people feel stressed here.
60% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 81 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
60% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 81 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
Do people at CSX enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
77% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 77 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
77% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 77 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
Do people at CSX recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
44% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 86 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
44% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 86 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
Do people get enough training when they start at CSX?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
38% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 80 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
38% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 80 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
Do people get support to advance at CSX?
Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 44% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 82 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.
In the last year, 44% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 82 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.
Do people think CSX’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
89% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 79 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
89% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 79 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
Do workers feel well informed about how CSX is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
41% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 80 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
41% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 80 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
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$100/hr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
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Job description
Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway (W&LE) is one of the largest regional railroads in the United States and the largest in Ohio, operating 840 miles of track across Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. W&LE runs 98 locomotives, moves more than 140,000 carloads annually, and supports operations through seven major rail yards and a 120,000 square foot locomotive and car repair facility. The railroad serves over 110 customers through a diverse fleet of 1,400 owned or leased railcars and hauls a wide range of commodities including steel, petroleum products, aggregates, chemicals, coal, lumber, paper, and plastics. With connections to three Class I railroads, Canadian National, CSX, and Norfolk Southern, and fourteen regional and short line partners, W&LE offers flexible routing and competitive service options.
Founded in 1871 and headquartered in Brewster, Ohio since 1913, the company continues its long legacy with seven day a week interchange operations and 24/7 customer support, delivering dependable, efficient service rooted in both regional heritage and modern capability.
Job Description
The Track Laborer position is a full-time, union position within the Engineering Department of Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway (W&LE). This position is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and installation of railroad track and related infrastructure to ensure safe and efficient railroad operations in accordance with W&LE standards and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations.
Track Laborers perform physically demanding outdoor work in all weather conditions. This role emphasizes safety, teamwork, compliance with operating rules, and maintaining track structure to support reliable freight service.
Duties/Responsibilities
Repair and rebuild railroad track using various power and hand tools.
Remove and replace railroad ties; pull and drive spikes; shovel and replace ballast.
Load and unload equipment and materials as assigned.
Inspect track, trackbed, and right-of-way for defects such as broken rails, defective switches, obstructions, and weather-related issues.
Perform track maintenance including installing/removing rail anchors, aligning tie plates, cutting rails, plugging spike holes, and operating track jacks.
Handle and move track materials and equipment weighing between 50 and 100 pounds (with or without assistance as required).
Operate tools and machinery such as air hammers, powered wrenches, rail drills, portable saws, and other assigned equipment.
Remove and replace ballast; tamp ballast; assist in unloading ballast.
Maintain safe working conditions by following company and industry safety rules and wearing required PPE.
Monitor for visual signals and warning sounds and take appropriate action to protect self and coworkers.
Working Conditions
Work safely at all times in compliance with all safety and operating rules.
Work outdoors in all weather conditions for extended periods of time.
Walk long distances on uneven and irregular surfaces.
Frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, and climb.
Lift and carry objects weighing between 50 and 100 pounds.
Full Time
Full-time union position (40 hours per week). Position may require significant overtime, including nights, weekends, holidays, and scheduled rest days. The railroad operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week, and employees must be available to report for duty when notified.
Travel
Travel is required throughout the railroad system. Employees must be willing and able to work at any location on the railroad in Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Employees may be required to drive long distances to reach job sites.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
Ability to perform strenuous physical labor.
Ability to secure appropriate Commercial Driver’s License within 120 days of hire.
Ability to comply with union requirements and collective bargaining agreement.
Ability to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Commitment to workplace safety and rule compliance.
Compensation
- The starting hourly rate is $21.04/hour
- Pay ranges from $21.04/hour to $29.21/hour (depending on position held)
- $100 a week supplemental compensation
- Employee Profit-Sharing Program (eligible after 90 days of employment)
Benefits
Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway Company offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, Railroad Retirement benefits, 401(k) with company match, profit sharing, paid holidays, paid vacation, and discretionary bonuses.
Drug Free Workplace
W&LE is a drug-free workplace and maintains a zero-tolerance policy.
Employees are subject to pre-employment and frequent drug and alcohol testing.
A DUI or OVI conviction within the last three years will disqualify you from consideration for this position.
All positions require pre-employment background verification, physical examination, and drug/alcohol screening.
Locations: Hartland, OH and Carnegie, PA.