CSX · 13 hours ago
Freight Conductor - Selkirk, NY
Selkirk, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$97K/yr - $97K/yr
1+ years expCSX is a premier transportation company that provides rail and intermodal services across various markets. They are seeking a Freight Conductor responsible for coordinating train crews, ensuring safety compliance, and facilitating the loading and unloading of freight cars.
Freight ServicePublic TransportationRailroadTransportation
Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with all railroad and safety rules, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations, railroad 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 using 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
Qualification
Required
18 years of age or older
One year of related experience
High School Diploma/GED
Ability to read and comprehend all instructions including operating rules, bulletins, regulatory documents and other written communications
Proficient verbal and written communication skills
Preferred
One or more years of outside work experience, e.g. construction, heavy equipment operations, farming, etc. (can be professional, personal, or volunteer experience)
Experience working in a safety sensitive environment
Valid Driver's License
Benefits
Retention bonuses upon completion of their first and second year of service
CSX will provide a hotel room for the entire five weeks and lunch is provided on class days
$20 per day meal allowance starting day one of training
Roundtrip mileage will be reimbursed at the IRS rate between the hiring location and Atlanta, as well as mileage between the training center and hotel
Company
CSX
CSX is a transportation company focused on rail transportation and real estate and among other industries.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$600M2023-09-08Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2015-12-21IPO
Leadership Team
James M. Foote
President & CEO
Stephen Angel
President and Chief Executive Officer
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