Freight Conductor - Cincinnati, OH

CSX Corporation; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonuses up to $5000

Job summary

A leading freight transport company in Cincinnati seeks a Freight Conductor responsible for coordinating train crews and ensuring operational safety. Candidates must pass drug tests and background checks. New hires are eligible for retention bonuses of up to $5000 over two years based on agreements. Living within 50 miles of the location is essential, with no relocation offered. This position demands commitment to safety and efficiency in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Must pass a drug test (hair follicle and urine), medical exam, and background check to be hired.
• Must live within or be willing to relocate within 50 miles of Cincinnati.

Responsibilities

• Safely coordinate train crews on a freight train.
• Place rail cars to facilitate loading and unloading.
• Makeup/breakdown trains in a rail yard or customer facility.

Job description

Please read entire posting before applying to this position.

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, please click to see a video here.

New hire conductors will 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 $2000 after year 2, but may be greater based on work location and is subject to the terms of the applicable direct hire agreement.

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.