Freight Conductor - Atlanta, GA

CSX Corporation; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

CSX Corporation in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Freight Conductor who will safely coordinate train crews on freight trains, place rail cars to facilitate loading and unloading, and makeup/break down trains in rail yards or customer facilities. New hires may receive retention bonuses after completing year one and year two, with minimum amounts of $3,000 and $2,000 respectively, and relocation is not offered.

A drug test and background check are required.

Qualifications

• Freight conductor duties requiring safe coordination of crews.
• Must pass drug test, medical exam and background check.
• Must live within 50 miles of posted location; relocation not offered.
• Placement in pipeline may occur during hiring.

Responsibilities

• Safely coordinate train crews on freight trains.
• Makeup and breakdown of trains in yards or customer sites.
• Place rail cars to facilitate loading/unloading.

Job description

A Freight Conductor's primary responsibility is to safely coordinate train crews on a freight train, place rail cars to facilitate loading and unloading, and makeup/breakdown trains in a rail yard, customer facility or similar locations. To know more of what a day-in-the-life looks like for a conductor,

New hire conductorswill be eligible to receive retention bonuses upon completion of their first and second year of service from date of promotion/qualification. The minimum amount to expect is $3000 after 1 year, and $2000after year 2,but may be greater based on work location and is subject to the terms of the applicable direct hire agreement.

Note: You must pass a drug test (hair follicle and urine), medical exam, and background check to be hired into this role.

Must live within or be willing to relocate within 50 miles of posted location. Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.

Depending in the business need, you may be placed in a pipeline during the hiring process. If you are selected for the position, more information about the pipeline possibility will be discussed.