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: Ensure compliance with all train orders, signals, railroad and safety rules and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations 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 Quickly and repeatedly make precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions Comprehend color and/or hand signals and systems Review instructions from dispatchers and other transportation employees, and discuss with locomotive engineer Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager Job Requirements: Work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries Wear protective equipment such as hard hat, hearing protection, or safety-toe boots Work hours may include a nonstandard workweek, overtime, and various shift work Work hours are based on seniority, new hires primarily work nights, weekends, and holidays Must be able to report to work safely with two-hour notice 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 Strict disciplinary policy regarding inability to report to work within proper time frame Advance to engineer position when required, based on seniority This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement and membership is req. Must pass a post-offer medical examination, including a drug test 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 High School Diploma/GED One year verifiable work experience 18 years of age or older Job Details: Company: CSX Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Location: Charleston, WV, US Application Deadline: N/A Apply Here careers-trivia.net
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