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Job Summary
Please read entire posting before applying to this position.A conductor's primary responsibility is to safely coordinate train crews on a freight train, place rail cars to facilitate loading and unloading, and makeup/breakdown trains in a rail yard, customer facility or similar locations. To see more of what a day-in-the-life video looks like, please see .
New hire conductors will be eligible to receive retention bonuses after the 1st and 2nd employment anniversary dates. The minimum amount to expect is $3000 after 1 year, and $2000 after year 2, but may be greater based on work location and is subject to the terms of the retention bonus.
Note: you must pass a drug test (hair follicle and urine), medical exam, and background check to be hired into this role.Primary Activities and Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with all railroad and safety rules, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations, signals, and train orders
Be able to safely perform all job responsibilities
Inspect all equipment on cars prior to departures
Receive and transmit information by radio and telephone
Read and understand bulletins, work orders, and switch lists
Assist with the coupling and uncoupling of cars, operate switches, and make minor repairs to railcars, including replacing heavy couplings or air brake hoses
Work with customers to ensure accurate movement and placement of cars; delivers excellent customer service by identifying customer needs and meeting or exceeding expectations
Maintain awareness of surrounding area and suspicious activity to ensure rail safety
Operate locomotive equipment through the use of remote control device
Comprehend color and/or hand signals and systems
Review instructions from yardmasters, dispatchers, and other transportation employees, and discuss with locomotive engineer
Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager
NMAD:
Projected first year earnings: $93,000
Training rate while in Atlanta: $2,351.74 bi-weekly
On-the-job (OJT) training Rate: $2,822.06 bi-weekly
After OJT, guaranteed extra-board pay of $2,325.86 bi-weekly
The average earnings for new hire conductors in 2022 was $93,000, but could potentially be more with overtime opportunities.
Training
You are expected to attend four weeks of paid training at the Atlanta Training Center (ATC) in Atlanta, GA. Training includes a mixture of classroom and computer based learning, hands-on simulations, and physical competencies. New hires must maintain an 85% passing rate on quizzes and tests to remain in training. Failure to maintain the 85% average will result in new hires being released from the program and their offer will be rescinded. CSX will provide a hotel room for the entire four weeks and lunch is provided on class days. New hires will receive $140 via direct deposit at the start of each week to cover other meals. Roundtrip mileage will be reimbursed at the IRS rate between hiring location and Atlanta, as well as mileage between the training center and hotel. On-the-job training begins immediately following the successful completion of training at the ATC.
Qualifications - External
Minimum Qualifications
18 years of age or older
One year of related experience
High School Diploma/GED NOT required
Ability to read and comprehend all instructions including operating rules, bulletins, regulatory documents and other written communications
Proficient verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
One or more years of outside work experience, e.g. construction, For full info follow application link.CSX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.
Vacancy caducado!