Freight Conductor - Springfield Terminal - Mohawk, Ny

This is not a CSX Transportation position. Successful applicants will report to Springfield Terminals.

Job Summary
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.

Primary Activities and 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
• 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

Pay Rate

• While training rate of pay is 70% of the entry level rate ($33.45). Which would be $23.42  
• After OJT, the pay rate goes as follows until the conductor achieves 100%
• 1st year 75% - $25.08
• 2nd year 80% - $26.76
• 3rd year 90% - $30.11
• 4th year 100%  - $33.45

Training

You will attend four weeks of training at the Railroad Education & Development Institute (REDI) in Atlanta, GA. Springfield Terminal will pay for travel, lodging and meals. You will complete additional weeks of on-the-job training at your assigned location(s).

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 18 years old
• One year verifiable work experience
• Ability to read and comprehend all instructions including operating rules, bulletins, regulatory documents and other written communications
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• One or more years of outside work exp. (e.g. construction, heavy equipment op, farming, etc.)
• Experience working in a safety sensitive environment

Physical Requirements

• 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
• Must meet color vision and hearing requirements as described in FRA Regulations
• Frequent lifting up to 80 lbs.

Basic Competencies

• Verbal comprehension (Understand oral and written communications)
• Communication skills (provide clear instructions/directions)
• Reasoning skills (problem solving and troubleshooting skills)

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 safely report to work within two hours of being notified to report in
• 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
• Advancement to engineer position. Must have minimum one year conductor experience.
• Must pass a post-offer medical examination, including a drug test