Freight Conductor - Marysville, OH

CSX • Marysville, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

A Freight Conductor safely coordinates train crews on freight trains, positions rail cars for loading and unloading, and makes up or breaks down trains in rail yards, customer facilities, and similar locations. The role involves following railroad and safety rules and regulations, inspecting rail equipment, communicating by radio and telephone, handling cars and switches, serving customers, and operating locomotive equipment using a remote-control device.

New hires attend four weeks of paid training at the Atlanta Training Center, with classroom and computer-based learning, hands-on simulations, and physical competencies. CSX provides a hotel room for the training period and a $20 daily meal allowance; mileage is reimbursed under the stated terms. Trainees must maintain an 85% passing rate on quizzes and tests. On-the-job training begins after successful completion of the Atlanta training. Conductors may receive retention bonuses after their first and second years of service, subject to the applicable agreement. The posting lists projected first-year earnings of $97,185 for NMAD, with overtime potentially increasing earnings.

Candidates must live within, or be willing to relocate within, 50 miles of the posted location; relocation assistance is not offered. Hiring is contingent on passing a drug test, medical examination, background check, and required assessments. The role may involve pipeline placement during hiring. It is governed by a collective bargaining agreement, and membership is required.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have one year of related experience.
• Have a high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Be able to read and comprehend instructions, including operating rules, bulletins, regulatory documents, and other written communications.
• Have proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Work safely and wear CSX-approved protective equipment, including a high-visibility vest, safety boots, hard hat, and hearing protection.
• Be available for a nonstandard workweek, overtime, and various shifts; new hires primarily work on-call, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Be able to report to work safely within two hours of notification.
• Be able to travel and be away from the home terminal for 24 hours or longer when required.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Pass required assessments and comply with random drug and/or alcohol testing required by federal regulations.
• Meet strict reporting-time requirements under the disciplinary policy.
• Meet FRA color-vision and hearing requirements.
• Perform physical tasks including mounting and dismounting moving equipment; stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, balancing, and climbing; working in confined or awkward places; riding outside rail equipment for extended periods; walking long distances over uneven terrain; demonstrating auditory and visual acuity; and frequently lifting up to 80 pounds.
• Have verbal comprehension, clear communication, reasoning, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Live within or be willing to relocate within 50 miles of the posted location; relocation assistance is not offered.
• Pass a drug test (hair follicle and urine), medical examination, and background check.
• Accept a position governed by a collective bargaining agreement, with membership required.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of outside work experience, such as construction, heavy-equipment operation, or farming; experience may be professional, personal, or volunteer.
• Experience working in a safety-sensitive environment.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Comply with railroad and safety rules, FRA regulations, railroad signals, and train orders.
• Safely perform all job responsibilities and prevent on-the-job accidents and injuries.
• Inspect equipment on rail cars before departure.
• Receive and transmit information by radio and telephone.
• Read and understand bulletins, work orders, and switch lists.
• Couple and uncouple cars, operate switches, and make minor railcar repairs, including replacing couplings or air-brake hoses.
• Work with customers to ensure accurate movement and placement of cars and provide excellent customer service.
• Remain alert to the surrounding area and suspicious activity to help ensure rail safety.
• Operate locomotive equipment using a remote-control device.
• Comprehend color and hand signals and related systems.
• Review instructions from yardmasters, dispatchers, and other transportation employees, and discuss them with the locomotive engineer.
• Complete other activities and responsibilities assigned by the manager.
• Complete annual training and pass safety-rules examinations.
• Advance to an engineer position when required, based on seniority, and cover outlying locations based on seniority.

Benefits

• Retention bonus after the first year: minimum $3,000, subject to applicable agreement and location.
• Retention bonus after the second year: minimum $2,000, subject to applicable agreement and location.
• For NMAD, listed first-year cash bonus of $5,569.22 and second-year cash bonus of $3,712.81.
• Four weeks of paid training.
• Hotel room provided for the four-week training period.
• $20 per day meal allowance during training.
• Roundtrip mileage reimbursement between the hiring location and Atlanta at the IRS rate, plus mileage between the training center and hotel.
• Potential overtime earnings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED