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: Be able to safely perform all job responsibilities Assist with the coupling and uncoupling of cars, operate switches, and make minor repairs to railcars, including replacing heavy couplings or air brake hoses Comprehend color and/or hand signals and systems Read and understand bulletins, work orders, and switch lists Inspect all equipment on cars prior to departures Ensure compliance with all train orders, signals, railroad and safety rules and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations Receive and transmit information by radio and telephone Review instructions from dispatchers and other transportation employees, and discuss with locomotive engineer 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 Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager 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 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 Must be able to mount and dismount moving equipment Stoop/bend/kneel/crouch/crawl/balance/climb Work in cramped, confined, enclosed, or awkward places Ride on the outside of rail equipment for long periods of time Walk long distances over uneven terrain 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) High School Diploma/GED 18 years of age or older Experience working in a safety sensitive environment One year verifiable work experience Job Details: Company: CSX Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Location: Huntington, WV, US Application Deadline: N/A Apply Here careers-trivia.net
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