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Re: What is a ladder?

 by dirtydave ¦  Sun Feb 12, 2012 9:53 pm ¦  Forum: Operations, Facilities, Maps and Resources ¦  Topic: What is a ladder? ¦  Replies: 3 ¦  Views: 2448

The lead in the yard. The track that goes from the main to #1, to #2, etc.

Re: Does anyone know what this is

 by dirtydave ¦  Sun Feb 12, 2012 9:50 pm ¦  Forum: Operations, Facilities, Maps and Resources ¦  Topic: Does anyone know what this is ¦  Replies: 8 ¦  Views: 3130

Freddy wrote:It's a junction box for the signal at that location. CSX locks with the black hasps are signal. Plain silver hasp locks are switch.
KF Jones
Signal Maintainer
Pelham Al. 1990-2008
Orange locks are MOW.

Re: CSX Hiring Process

 by dirtydave ¦  Sat Jan 08, 2011 8:50 pm ¦  Forum: Employment ¦  Topic: CSX Hiring Process ¦  Replies: 2341 ¦  Views: 509647

They will pay you 51 cents a mile up to the cost of a plane ticket, I am not sure if this will cover rail transportation.

Re: Going to the CSX REDI Center!!

 by dirtydave ¦  Fri Dec 31, 2010 9:06 am ¦  Forum: Employment ¦  Topic: CSX REDI Center ¦  Replies: 1354 ¦  Views: 338433

I got a call on weds. to start on the next monday. I was in a hiring pool, from the time I took physical strength test and background check until I started was a week and a day. It is worth it. If you are going for conductor I would recomend you contact a conductor that works where you are hiring ou...

Re: Track Maintenance - What can I expect?

 by dirtydave ¦  Mon Dec 27, 2010 9:59 pm ¦  Forum: Employment ¦  Topic: Track Maintenance - What can I expect? ¦  Replies: 7 ¦  Views: 8333

Hey dus10, finally got on, starting on T7 in Valdosta, ga on Jan 3 for rules class, are you going on the road again or gonna hold down the EK for a while? My probation is up on Jan 28, hopefully I can find a spot somewhere on the EK or the CC. Take care.

Re: CSX Hiring Process

 by dirtydave ¦  Mon Dec 27, 2010 9:52 pm ¦  Forum: Employment ¦  Topic: CSX Hiring Process ¦  Replies: 2341 ¦  Views: 509647

Yes you are compensated up to the amount for a plane ticket.

Re: CSX Hiring Process

 by dirtydave ¦  Sat Dec 18, 2010 9:42 pm ¦  Forum: Employment ¦  Topic: CSX Hiring Process ¦  Replies: 2341 ¦  Views: 509647

Good luck with that whole conductor gig, they still got oodles on the bench, and a bunch switching crafts like mad. The only way you are gonna work a decent steady job after OJT is if all the old heads who wont give it up die, which most are to pissy to do any way.

What division?

 by dirtydave ¦  Fri Dec 03, 2010 11:06 pm ¦  Forum: CSX Transportation including Pan Am ¦  Topic: What division? ¦  Replies: 1 ¦  Views: 713

Any one know what division the CC (corbin, ky to cincinatti) is in? I am thinking Huntington West but would like confirmation.

Re: CSX Hiring Process

 by dirtydave ¦  Sat Nov 27, 2010 6:11 pm ¦  Forum: Employment ¦  Topic: CSX Hiring Process ¦  Replies: 2341 ¦  Views: 509647

I took a vision test for track worker two weeks ago. They do several different tests, the color blind test, with both eyes, then each individual eye, have you ever past a DOT physical? It is similar to the tests they give. I hope this helps, but I aint liking your chances. Good luck.

Re: CSX Hiring Process

 by dirtydave ¦  Fri Nov 26, 2010 4:18 pm ¦  Forum: Employment ¦  Topic: CSX Hiring Process ¦  Replies: 2341 ¦  Views: 509647

If you dont have good enough vision, you will have to get corrective lenses.

Re: Going to the CSX REDI Center!!

 by dirtydave ¦  Wed Nov 24, 2010 4:57 pm ¦  Forum: Employment ¦  Topic: CSX REDI Center ¦  Replies: 1354 ¦  Views: 338433

Start mon. Nov. 29 for track worker down at the REDI. Anybody else gonna be there?

Re: Going to the CSX REDI Center!!

 by dirtydave ¦  Fri Nov 12, 2010 8:24 pm ¦  Forum: Employment ¦  Topic: CSX REDI Center ¦  Replies: 1354 ¦  Views: 338433

I got the call today to start all my pre employment hoopla. She said I am supposed to go to REDI on Nov. 29, I will believe it when I see it. Its for track worker, anybody else up for that?

Re: CSX Hiring Process

 by dirtydave ¦  Mon Nov 08, 2010 8:30 pm ¦  Forum: Employment ¦  Topic: CSX Hiring Process ¦  Replies: 2341 ¦  Views: 509647

I filled out an app. and three days later got invited to a hiring session, but I still have one pending review from april...So who knows.

Re: CSX Hiring Process

 by dirtydave ¦  Fri Nov 05, 2010 5:51 pm ¦  Forum: Employment ¦  Topic: CSX Hiring Process ¦  Replies: 2341 ¦  Views: 509647

Thanks I took the test and hit submit before the date the jobs came down but my status hasn't changed. Anyway I guess I missed my chance this time around. Do you have to take the tests every time you apply or just the 1 time? Thanks No, I havent really figured out their system, it seems like the te...

Re: CSX Hiring Process

 by dirtydave ¦  Wed Nov 03, 2010 6:21 pm ¦  Forum: Employment ¦  Topic: CSX Hiring Process ¦  Replies: 2341 ¦  Views: 509647

you have to complete the tests before the closing date of the job to be considered for an interview. You will have to wait until another job you want is posted and start from square one. Good luck Oh ok I think I finished the tests before the closing date just not at the same time I sent my applica...

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