Hard work for the pay, don't look for a pat on the back - Anonymous employee CSX Employee Review

3.0
6 July 2010
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

pay is good if you don't mind working outside in all weather, benefits are very good and union membership is available.

Cons

work in harsh weather, seniority based so salary and jobs available will not be that great starting out, not a feel good company, the harsh work environment is par for the course

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Cons

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Pros

Great pay and benefits PTO

Cons

Long hours and terrible work environment Training is inadequate On call 24/7 with only 2hr notice No holiday pay for road jobs Newer guys/ low seniority never know where they are going to work week to week No overtime potentially if on long mileage run and will still work 12 hours Very stressful job with a lot of responsibility Lots of time away from home and never have a consistent sleep schedule

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