Rail Freight Conductor — Lead Crew & Safe Operations

CSX; Hinton (WV); On-site; USD 82,599 - 111,763; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel during training

Meal allowance during training

Mileage reimbursement (IRS rate)

Job summary

CSX Transportation is seeking Freight Conductors to safely coordinate train crews, place rail cars for loading, and makeup/breakdown trains in yards or facilities. New hires are eligible for retention bonuses after year 1 and year 2, with additional details and training at the Atlanta center.

Positions require living within 50 miles of the posted location or willingness to relocate, with relocation assistance not offered.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• One year of related experience.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with railroad and safety rules, Federal Railroad Administration regulations, railroad signals, and train orders.
• Be able to safely perform all job responsibilities.
• Inspect all equipment on cars prior to departures.
• Receive and transmit information by radio and telephone.
• Read and understand bulletins, work orders, and switch lists.
• Assist with the coupling and uncoupling of cars, operate switches, and make minor repairs to railcars, including replacing heavy couplings or air brake hoses.
• Work with customers to ensure accurate movement and placement of cars; deliver excellent customer service by identifying customer needs and meeting or exceeding expectations.
• Maintain awareness of surrounding area and suspicious activity to ensure rail safety.
• Operate locomotive equipment using remote control device.
• Comprehend color and/or hand signals and systems.
• Review instructions from yardmasters, dispatchers, and other transportation employees, and discuss with locomotive engineer.
• Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager.

Skills

Verbal comprehension

Communication skills

Reasoning skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

CSX Transportation is seeking Freight Conductors to safely coordinate train crews, place rail cars for loading, and makeup/breakdown trains in yards or facilities. New hires are eligible for retention bonuses after year 1 and year 2, with additional details and training at the Atlanta center.

Positions require living within 50 miles of the posted location or willingness to relocate, with relocation assistance not offered.