Csx Hiring 8 Indy Dispatchers

[Anonymous]

Csx Transportation has an immediate need to fill 8 Train Dispatcher
positions to work in or near the Indianapolis, IN area.

Applicants must forward a resume outlining their qualifications and
education to, along with job posting application if a current CSX employee to:

CSX STAFFING DEPARTMENT
Job Posting No. 2652
500 Water Street - J400
Jacksonville, FL 32202

INTERNAL EMPLOYEES wishing to apply for this position must include the job
posting application along the transfer form signed by their supervisor. This
form, along with the transfer policy can be accessed in CCBB of the mainframe under JOBFORMS or on the Internet under Jobs, General Information.

Pay Rate: $209.49/day Full, $157.12/day Training Rate
Work Hours: Various Shift Work

APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECIEVED BY CLOSE OF BUSINESS APRIL 5, 2004

RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Directs and coordinates the safe movement of railroad treaffic on a specified territory from a central location by planning for movement, issuing permits and authorities and monitoring all movements. Comply with all operating rules, safety rules and applicable federal regulations while maintaining complete computerized records of all train movements, permissions and authorities. Communicates will all level of employees. Occasional travel (Air, Rail, Hi-Rail,Vehicular). Positions could require 2-hour advance notice for reporting to work. High degree of stressful activities working on multiple screens in a windowless environment. Majority of time at work will be spent sitting. Excellent entry level opportunity for management roles within the Operations or Transportation Departments within 3-5 years. Dispatcher Trainees will be required to successfully complete a 9-11 month training program in order to become a Train Dispatcher.

QUALIFICATIONS: Must have keyboard skills of at least 25 wpm. Successful canidates will be able to communicate information and instructions clearly. Applicants should have a good attendance and safety records. Proficiency in multiple tasks essential. Candidates must be able to work well under stress in a windowless environment. An in-depth knowledge of yard and/or road operations is preferred as is prior service as a Dispatcher or Operator. Canidates must be able to work non-standard hours and at times, must respond to 2-hour advance call, which may include variable shifts, overtime, permanent night shifts, weekends or holidays. Must be able to sit for long periods. Good color vision is required. College level education is a plus. Must pass a basic reading comprehension and math test and successfully complete a personality inventory. Successful canidates will be required to pass a physical examination, including an FRA approved drug screening by a CSX company contracted physician, as well as a sight and hearing examination.

Intered applicants who desire ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) accommodation with regard to testing and interviewing, should make the request know well in advance of such schedule date in order that accommodation can be considered and arranged if practical.

CSX Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer - We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status or disability

JOBPOST 092407 YKJM CSXTJOBS

[Anonymous]

Csx_dispatcher

I'm a conductor trainee with about a month left in training before I mark up over in Danville. Do you know how long I should work as a conductor before considering a dispatchers position? I have a college degree, can type, etc. Where do you go for dispatcher training?

[Anonymous]

N-Stephenson - It all depends,

Have you established rights as a Conductor?
If not, are you willing to give up T&E to come here?
Plus you have you look at ("man we hired to many dispatchers, we may need to lay a few off") <--- Dont get me wrong, I havent seen any dispatchers layed off..but Im just giving you the worst case senario in case you do and dont have anywhere else to go.
My best guess is they wont hire anymore new dispatchers for about 5 years after they hire this bunch.

As far as I know The Indy/Albany dispatching training Is in BeachGrove at the Holiday Inn.

If I was you. Apply for the job! becuase it takes a while from the time people get interviewed to the actuall time u start training....so in the meantime you can ESTABLISH and KEEP your senority as a Conductor. The only problem we run into is if you dont have senority as a conductor Yet, would you still apply internally?
I know my life has gotten a 100% better getting off the road and comming in here.
If you would like to e-mail me at [e-mail] ill give ya my cell phone and help ya as much as I can.

Good Luck