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Signal Trainee - NJ

Newark, NJ · On-site

$29.86 - $35.13/hr

Signal Maintainers perform the installation, maintenance, and federally regulated testing of signal ... As a terminal and switching service provider for its owners, CSX Transportation and Norfolk ...

Conrail

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Signal Trainee - NJ

Newark, NJ · On-site

$29.86 - $35.13/hr

Signal Maintainers perform the installation, maintenance, and federally regulated testing of signal ... As a terminal and switching service provider for its owners, CSX Transportation and Norfolk ...

CSX

Special Agent (Richmond, VA)

Richmond, VA · On-site

Proactively supports the CSX Police Department's mission to protect CSX Transportation (CSXT) and ... Complete administrative duties such as situation reports, ordering and maintaining equipment ...

CSX

Special Agent (Riverdale, IL)

Riverdale, IL · On-site

Proactively supports the CSX Police Department's mission to protect CSX Transportation (CSXT) and ... Complete administrative duties such as situation reports, ordering and maintaining equipment ...

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Do workers at CSX get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
77% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Does CSX pay people when they’re sick?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
48% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 83 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

At CSX, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
75% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and June 2026.

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

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
98% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get paid time off at CSX?

Most people get paid time off work.
90% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 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.
  • 84% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 7% 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.
  • 9% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do workers at CSX worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
87% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do CSX workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Most people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
81% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

How easy is it for CSX workers to change shifts?

Most people find it hard to change shifts.
74% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at CSX?

Some people find it hard to get time off.
35% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 77 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do CSX managers change schedules at the last minute?

Some managers change people’s schedules at the last minute.
41% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 68 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

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

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
28% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at CSX?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
72% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 82 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Is a CSX job good for students?

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
80% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

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

Most parents and caregivers say this is a bad place to work.
68% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

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

Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
36% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 78 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

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

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
39% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 56 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Is it stressful to work at CSX?

Some people feel stressed out here.
61% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 80 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at CSX enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
76% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 76 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at CSX recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
45% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 85 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at CSX?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
38% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 79 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people get support to advance at CSX?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 44% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 82 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

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

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
90% 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 78 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how CSX is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
42% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 79 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.
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Signal Trainee - NJ

Signal Trainee - NJ

Conrail

Newark, NJ • On-site

$29.86 - $35.13/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

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Conrail rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Job Description:

Signal Maintainers perform the installation, maintenance, and federally regulated testing of signal apparatus on the railroad. As a signal trainee you will be on the path to becoming a fully trained and qualified signal maintainer. There are other opportunities beyond a Signal Maintainer that include other promoted union and management positions. This is a personally fulfilling and exciting career with excellent long-term benefits. Here are some of the many systems and equipment that fall within the scope of a Signal Maintainer:

  • Signal Systems that automatically authorize train movements by use of signals and other technology.
  • Switch Machines that automatically operate and detect the position of a railway switch to route trains to different tracks.
  • Highway Grade Crossing warning systems that detect approaching trains and warn motorists using flashing lights, gates, and other forms of warning technology.
  • Defect Detection systems that automatically detect failures of moving trains and alert railroad personnel to those failures. These defects include dragging equipment, over-height railcars, and overheated railcar bearings.
  • Railyard Process Control Systems (PCS) that assist the transportation team in the movement of railcars within railyard.
  • Moveable Bridge sensors that ensure a moveable bridge is aligned correctly for the safe passage of trains.
  • The signal department is always on the forefront of the implementation of new railway technology.
  • TRAINING – Upon hire, employees will receive extensive OJT and offsite training.
  • General Signaling Video on YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/3Sow8O1_ZNA

General Job Requirements:

  • Core Requirements - Must understand and/or show an aptitude to learn, how to:
    • Perform all required work at a high level of safety.
    • Solve electrical and mechanical problems.
    • Apply electrical principles.
    • Read and apply technical product manuals.
    • Read and interpret electrical and mechanical diagrams.
    • Work on low and high voltage electrical circuits (not exceeding 480VAC).
    • Perform all required work at a high level of safety.
    • Install, maintain, and repair electronics.
    • Start, stop, monitor operations, and make adjustments to machines.
  • Other Requirements – Must be able to:
    • Work in varying weather conditions.
    • Work in a setting where the focus is on the task.
    • Work safely around potentially hazardous materials, machinery, and equipment.
    • Wear protective clothing.
    • Operate technology such as laptops and tablets.
    • Respond to changing work assignments.
    • Work non-standard hours or various shifts to support a 24/7 operation.
    • Obtain & Maintain CDL (funding available).
  • Valuable Skills and Certifications
    • Prior Military Experience.
    • Already having a Class A CDL.
    • Able to effectively excavate using a backhoe and other similar machinery.
    • Have a PCS background or similar electrical/electronics background.
    • We have successfully hired from trade industries such as electrical, carpentry, telecom, etc., so long as the person shows an aptitude for learning the practical electrical/electronics skills that will be provided training for.

CONRAIL is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

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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