Freight Conductor - Nashville, TN

CSX • Nashville, TN

12h • Onsite

About The Position

A Freight Conductor safely coordinates train crews on freight trains, places rail cars for loading and unloading, and makes up and breaks down trains in rail yards, customer facilities, or similar locations. The role requires compliance with railroad and safety rules, Federal Railroad Administration regulations, signals, and train orders. Conductors may operate locomotive equipment using a remote-control device and work with customers to ensure cars are moved and placed accurately.

New hires attend four weeks of paid training at the Atlanta Training Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Training combines classroom and computer-based learning, hands-on simulations, and physical competencies. Trainees must maintain an 85% passing rate on quizzes and tests to remain in the program. On-the-job training begins after successful completion of training. Work is based on seniority; new hires primarily work on-call, nights, weekends, and holidays, and may need to report within two hours of notification. The position may involve travel and being away from the home terminal for 24 hours or longer.

The position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement, and membership is required. 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 drug testing, a medical exam, and a background check. The job also requires annual training, safety-rule examinations, and compliance with random drug and alcohol testing requirements.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• One year of related experience.
• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, including operating rules, bulletins, regulatory documents, and other written communications.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to safely report to work within two hours of being notified.
• Ability to work a nonstandard workweek, overtime, and various shifts, including on-call work, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to complete annual training and pass safety-rules examinations.
• Ability to pass a drug test, medical exam, background check, and required assessments.
• Must wear CSX-approved protective equipment, including a high-visibility vest, safety boots, hard hat, and hearing protection.
• Must live within or be willing to relocate within 50 miles of the posted location; relocation assistance is not offered.
• Membership in the applicable collective bargaining agreement is required.
• Must comply with random drug and alcohol testing under federal regulations.

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

• Ensure compliance with railroad and safety rules, FRA regulations, railroad signals, and train orders.
• Safely perform all job responsibilities.
• Inspect equipment on rail cars before departure.
• Receive and transmit information by radio and telephone.
• Read and understand bulletins, work orders, and switch lists.
• Assist with coupling and uncoupling 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 customer service that meets or exceeds expectations.
• Maintain awareness of the surrounding area and suspicious activity to ensure rail safety.
• Operate locomotive equipment using a remote-control device.
• Comprehend color and hand signals and signaling systems.
• Review instructions from yardmasters, dispatchers, and other transportation employees, and discuss them with the locomotive engineer.
• Complete other activities and responsibilities as assigned by the manager.
• Advance to an engineer position when required, based on seniority.
• Cover outlying locations based on seniority.

Benefits

• Retention bonuses of at least $3,000 after one year and $2,000 after two years, subject to the applicable direct hire agreement; the described CSRA bonuses are deferred to a 401(k).
• Four weeks of paid training.
• Hotel room provided for the four-week training period.
• $20 per day meal allowance during training.
• Roundtrip mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate between the hiring location and Atlanta, and for mileage between the training center and hotel.
• Guaranteed extra-board pay after on-the-job training, as described in the posting.
• Overtime opportunities may increase earnings.
• Benefits information is available through the employer's benefits link.

What This Job Offers

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