Freight Conductor - Lima, OH

CSX Corporation; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonuses

Job summary

CSX Corporation in the United States is seeking a Freight Conductor to safely coordinate train crews, place rail cars for loading/unloading, and makeup/break down trains in yards or customer facilities.

New hire conductors are eligible for retention bonuses after year 1 and year 2, with amounts of $3000 and $2000 respectively, subject to the applicable agreement. A drug test, medical exam, and background check are required.

Qualifications

• Must pass drug test, hair follicle and urine, medical exam and background check.
• Must live within or relocate within 50 miles of posted location; relocation assistance not offered.

Responsibilities

• Safely coordinate train crews on a freight train.
• Place rail cars to facilitate loading and unloading.
• Makeup/breakdown trains in a rail yard, customer facility or similar location.
• Be prepared for possible pipeline placement during the hiring process.

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.

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.

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.