Rail Freight Conductor: Train Coordination & Yard Ops

CSX; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 97,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonuses

Hotel during training

Meal allowance during training

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

CSX is seeking a Freight Conductor to safely coordinate train crews, place rail cars for loading, and makeup/breakdown trains in yards or customer facilities. The role includes paid four-week training in Atlanta, GA and a biweekly starting package with overtime potential.

New hires may receive retention bonuses and have opportunities for advancement, with a typical first-year earnings benchmark around $97,185.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• One year of related experience.
• High School Diploma/GED.
• Ability to read and comprehend all instructions including operating rules, bulletins, regulatory documents and other written communications.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all railroad and safety rules, FRA 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.
• 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 communication

Written communication

Reading comprehension

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

CSX is seeking a Freight Conductor to safely coordinate train crews, place rail cars for loading, and makeup/breakdown trains in yards or customer facilities. The role includes paid four-week training in Atlanta, GA and a biweekly starting package with overtime potential.

New hires may receive retention bonuses and have opportunities for advancement, with a typical first-year earnings benchmark around $97,185.