Freight Conductor - Syracuse, NY

CSX Corporation; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CSX Corporation in New York State is seeking a Freight Conductor to safely coordinate train crews on a freight train, place rail cars to facilitate loading and unloading, and makeup/breakdown trains in yards or customer facilities. A video link provides a day-in-the-life view.

New hire conductors will be eligible for retention bonuses: $3,000 after year 1 and $2,000 after year 2, with amounts potentially higher depending on location and terms.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

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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 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.