Freight Conductor - Savannah, GA

CSX Corporation; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CSX Corporation in Georgia is seeking a Freight Conductor responsible for safely coordinating train crews on freight trains, placing rail cars for loading/unloading, and makeup/breakdown in yards or customer facilities.

The role requires passing a drug test, medical exam, and background check; candidates must live within or relocate within 50 miles of the posted location. Video overview may be available for day-in-the-life details.

Qualifications

• Drug test, medical exam and background check required.
• Must live within 50 miles of the posted location or be willing to relocate; relocation assistance is not offered.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate train crews to ensure safe freight operations.
• Makeup and breakdown of freight trains in yards or customer facilities.
• Place rail cars to facilitate loading and unloading.

Job description

Overview

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, a video is available.

Compensation and Bonuses

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 amounts are $3,000 after 1 year and $2,000 after year 2, and may be greater based on work location and the terms of the applicable direct hire agreement.

Requirements

You must pass a drug test (hair follicle and urine), a medical exam, and a 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.

Additional Information

Depending on 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.