Freight Conductor - Garrett, IN

CSX; Garrett (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CSX is seeking a Freight Conductor in Garrett, Indiana. This role involves the safe coordination of train crews, managing the placement of rail cars for loading and unloading, and handling trains in rail yards or customer facilities.

Successful candidates will receive retention bonuses after completing their first and second years, with a minimum of $3000 after the first year. Applicants must pass a drug test, medical exam, and background check.

Qualifications

• Must pass a drug test (hair follicle and urine) and medical exam.
• Background check required.
• Must live within or be willing to relocate within 50 miles of Garrett, Indiana.

Responsibilities

• Safely coordinate train crews on a freight train.
• Place rail cars to facilitate loading and unloading.
• Makeup and breakdown trains in 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 seea video here.

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.