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Freight Railroad Conductor - South Jersey

Camden, NJ · On-site

$33.15 - $44.20/hr

... switches, couple and uncouple cars, works on freight trains in yard and local operations ... You will be notified when Conrail will be taking applications and testing for the position. We are ...

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Freight Railroad Conductor - South Jersey

Camden, NJ · On-site

$33.15 - $44.20/hr

... switches, couple and uncouple cars, works on freight trains in yard and local operations ... You will be notified when Conrail will be taking applications and testing for the position. We are ...

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Do workers at Conrail get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
73% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Does Conrail pay people when they’re sick?

No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
73% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Is the health insurance from Conrail affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and June 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 71% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 29% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do workers at Conrail worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
92% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do Conrail workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
64% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

How easy is it for Conrail workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
63% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Conrail?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
73% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do Conrail managers change schedules at the last minute?

Some managers change people’s schedules at the last minute.
36% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do jobs at Conrail spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
0% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Conrail?

Some people find it hard to take sick days.
58% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Is working at Conrail good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a bad place to work.
80% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at Conrail feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
90% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at Conrail get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
73% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Conrail?

Some people feel stressed here.
67% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at Conrail enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
80% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at Conrail recommend working with their team?

Most people recommend working with their team.
67% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Conrail?

Most people got enough training when they started.
83% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Conrail?

Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 67% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people think Conrail’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
82% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Conrail is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
36% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

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Freight Railroad Conductor - South Jersey

Conrail

Camden, NJ • On-site

$33.15 - $44.20/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

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Conrail rating

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 12 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Please watch the videos before applying:

https://youtu.be/s0jKG7vDY5k

https://youtu.be/FcLnTFw2oFU

No experience necessary, but preference will be given to applicants currently holding a valid Conductor/Engineer Certification under CFR 240/242.

Candidate must reside within two (2) hours of the reporting location.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs duties associated with the movement of rail cars: operate track switches, couple and uncouple cars, works on freight trains in yard and local operations.

Qualifications & Requirements:

- Must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather.
- Work various shifts including weekends and holidays.
- Able to lift, push, pull, and carry objects of various weight.
- Able to walk, sit, stand, bend, stoop and climb.
- Distinguish colors and communicate using a radio.
- Speak, read and write English.
- Have a valid driver’s license.
- Subject to random alcohol and drug testing pursuant to Federal Railroad Administration Guidelines.

If you are interested in the position, please provide us with your contact information by clicking the APPLY NOW button. You will be notified when Conrail will be taking applications and testing for the position.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer

*Upon successful completion of the Conductor Training Program and probationary period, Conductors will earn the full rate of pay - $44.20/hr*

Company Description

Conrail is a small railroad with big resources where you can have a rewarding career without sacrificing quality of life.
As a terminal and switching service provider for its owners, CSX Transportation and Norfolk Southern, Conrail provides safe and efficient rail service for many local rail freight customers in Detroit, New Jersey and Philadelphia. Customers located along Conrail’s lines in these shared asset areas have access to the nation’s rail network through either NS or CSX.

Although Conrail no longer handles commercial matters for customers, we continue to play a critical role in serving shippers and receivers as an agent for our owners. As a local rail service provider, it is Conrail’s job to make sure that customers’ freight shipments are safely and efficiently moved between their rail sidings and the long-distance freight trains operated by CSX and Norfolk Southern.

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