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: Receive and transmit information by radio and telephone Be able to safely perform all job responsibilities Review instructions from dispatchers and other transportation employees, and discuss with locomotive engineer Work with customers to ensure accurate movement and placement of cars; delivers excellent customer service by identifying customer needs and meeting or exceeding expectations Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager 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 Operate locomotive equipment through the use of remote control device Ensure compliance with all train orders, signals, railroad and safety rules and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations 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 Inspect all equipment on cars prior to departures Comprehend color and/or hand signals and systems 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. Job Requirements: Different shifts as assigned in a 24 hour/7 days a week operation (incl working weekends) Hours which include rotating on-call responsibilities which may be outside standard hours Wear protective equipment (such as welding shields, hard hat, hearing protection) Work with equipment that intensifies the heat factor Work hours may vary in length and schedule (may include a non-standard work week) Work outside in all weather conditions Work flexible days/hours as dictated by business needs Qualification & Experience: Experience working in a safety sensitive environment One year verifiable work experience One or more years of outside work exp (e.g. construction, heavy equipment op, farming,etc) 18 years of age or older High School Diploma/GED Job Details: Company: CSX Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Location: Augusta, GA, US Application Deadline: N/A Apply Here careers-trivia.net
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