Job Description: 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. Job Responsibilities: Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager Review instructions from dispatchers and other transportation employees, and discuss with locomotive engineer Inspect all equipment on cars prior to departures 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 Ensure compliance with all train orders, signals, railroad and safety rules and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations Work with customers to ensure accurate movement and placement of cars; delivers excellent customer service by identifying customer needs and meeting or exceeding expectations Quickly and repeatedly make precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions 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 Be able to safely perform all job responsibilities Receive and transmit information by radio and telephone Job Requirements: Ride on the outside of rail equipment for long periods of time Work in cramped, confined, enclosed, or awkward places Frequent lifting up to 50 lbs Must be able to mount and dismount moving equipment Proficient verbal and written communication skills Stoop/bend/kneel/crouch/crawl/balance/climb Walk long distances over uneven terrain Must meet color vision and hearing requirements as described in FRA Regulations Ability to read and comprehend all instructions including operating rules, bulletins, regulatory documents and other written communications Demonstrate auditory and visual acuity/tracking/inspection Qualification & Experience: One or more years of outside work exp (e.g. construction, heavy equipment op, farming,etc) Experience working in a safety sensitive environment At least 18 years old One year verifiable work experience Job Details: Company: CSX Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Location: Terre Haute IN Application Deadline: N/A Apply Here careers-trivia.net
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