{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"19d097adee4f23c7ea2f9635","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/19d097adee4f23c7ea2f9635","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/19d097adee4f23c7ea2f9635","title":"Freight Conductor","description":"Job Summary\nPlease read entire posting before applying to this position.\n\nA 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 .\nNew hire conductors will be eligible to receive retention bonuses after the 1st and 2nd employment anniversary dates. The minimum amount to expect is $3000 after 1 year, and $2000 after year 2, but may be greater based on work location and is subject to the terms of the retention bonus.\nNote: You must pass a drug test (hair follicle and urine), medical exam, and background check to be hired into this role .\nMust live within or be willing to relocate within 75 miles of posted location. Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.\nDepending 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.\n\nPrimary Activities and Responsibilities\nEnsure compliance with all railroad and safety rules, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations, railroad signals, and train orders\nBe able to safely perform all job responsibilities\nInspect all equipment on cars prior to departures\nReceive and transmit information by radio and telephone\nRead and understand bulletins, work orders, and switch lists\nAssist with the coupling and uncoupling of cars, operate switches, and make minor repairs to railcars, including replacing heavy couplings or air brake hoses\nWork with customers to ensure accurate movement and placement of cars; delivers excellent customer service by identifying customer needs and meeting or exceeding expectations\nMaintain awareness of surrounding area and suspicious activity to ensure rail safety\nOperate locomotive equipment using remote control device\nComprehend color and/or hand signals and systems\nReview instructions from yardmasters, dispatchers, and other transportation employees, and discuss with locomotive engineer\nMiscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager\nNMAD:\nProjected first year earnings: $ 93,000\nTraining rate while in Atlanta: $2,351.74 bi-weekly\nOn-the-job (OJT) training Rate: $2,822.06 bi-weekly\nAfter OJT, guaranteed extra-board pay of $2,325.86 bi-weekly\nThe average earnings for new hire conductors in 2022 was $93,000, but could potentially be more with overtime opportunities.\n\nTraining\nYou are expected to attend five weeks of paid training at the Atlanta Training Center (ATC) in Atlanta, GA. Training includes a combination of classroom and computer-based learning, hands-on simulations, and physical competencies. New hires must maintain an 85% passing rate on quizzes and tests to remain in training. Failure to maintain the 85% average will result in new hires being released from the program and their offer will be rescinded. CSX will provide a hotel room for the entire five weeks and lunch is provided on class days. New hires will receive $20 per day meal allowance starting day one of training. Roundtrip mileage will be reimbursed at the IRS rate between the hiring location and Atlanta, as well as mileage between the training center and hotel. On-the-job training begins immediately following the successful completion of training at the ATC.\n\nQualifications - External\nMinimum Qualifications\n18 years of age or older\nOne year of related experience\nHigh School Diploma/GED\nAbility to read and comprehend all instructions including operating rules, bulletins, regulatory documents and other written communications\nProficient verbal and written communication skills\nPreferred Qualifications\nOne or more years of outside work experience, e.g. construction, heavy equipment operations, farming, etc.(can be professional, personal, or volunteer experience)\nExperience working in a safety sensitive environment\nJob Requirements\nWork safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries\nMust wear CSX approved protective equipment such as high-visibility vest, safety boots, hard hat, and hearing protection\nWork hours may include a nonstandard workweek, overtime, and various shift work\nWork hours are based on seniority, new hires primarily work on-call, nights, weekends, and holidays\nMust be able to safely report to work within two hours of being notified to report\nMay be required to travel and be away from home terminal for 24 hours or longer\nWork outdoors in varying weather conditions\nComplete annual training and pass safety rules examinations\nFederal regulations require random testing for drugs and/or alcohol\nMust pass all required assessments\nStrict disciplinary policy regarding inability to report to work within proper time limit\nAdvance to engineer position when required, based on seniority\nThis position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement and membership is required\nCover outlying locations based on seniority\nInformation about benefits can be found here\nPhysical Requirements\nMust be able to mount and dismount moving equipment\nStoop/bend/kneel/crouch/crawl/balance/climb\nWork in cramped, confined, enclosed, or awkward places\nRide on the outside of rail equipment for extended periods of time\nWalk long distances over uneven terrain for extended periods of time during shifts\nDemonstrate auditory and visual acuity/tracking/inspection\nMust meet color vision and hearing requirements as described in FRA Regulations\nFrequent lifting up to 80 pounds\nBasic Competencies\nVerbal comprehension (Understand oral and written communications)\nCommunication skills (provide clear instructions/directions)\nReasoning skills (problem solving and troubleshooting skills)","company":"Csx","rawCompany":"csx","city":"Lima","state":"OH","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T20:29:40.231Z","occupations":[{"code":"53-4031.00","title":"Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters","slug":"railroad-conductors-and-yardmasters"},{"code":"53-4099.00","title":"Rail Transportation Workers, All Other","slug":"rail-transportation-workers-all-other"},{"code":"53-4011.00","title":"Locomotive Engineers","slug":"locomotive-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"482111","title":"Line-Haul Railroads","slug":"line-haul-railroads"},{"code":"482112","title":"Short Line Railroads","slug":"short-line-railroads"},{"code":"485112","title":"Commuter Rail Systems","slug":"commuter-rail-systems"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Freight Conductor","description":"Job Summary\nPlease read entire posting before applying to this position.\n\nA 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 .\nNew hire conductors will be eligible to receive retention bonuses after the 1st and 2nd employment anniversary dates. The minimum amount to expect is $3000 after 1 year, and $2000 after year 2, but may be greater based on work location and is subject to the terms of the retention bonus.\nNote: You must pass a drug test (hair follicle and urine), medical exam, and background check to be hired into this role .\nMust live within or be willing to relocate within 75 miles of posted location. Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.\nDepending 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.\n\nPrimary Activities and Responsibilities\nEnsure compliance with all railroad and safety rules, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations, railroad signals, and train orders\nBe able to safely perform all job responsibilities\nInspect all equipment on cars prior to departures\nReceive and transmit information by radio and telephone\nRead and understand bulletins, work orders, and switch lists\nAssist with the coupling and uncoupling of cars, operate switches, and make minor repairs to railcars, including replacing heavy couplings or air brake hoses\nWork with customers to ensure accurate movement and placement of cars; delivers excellent customer service by identifying customer needs and meeting or exceeding expectations\nMaintain awareness of surrounding area and suspicious activity to ensure rail safety\nOperate locomotive equipment using remote control device\nComprehend color and/or hand signals and systems\nReview instructions from yardmasters, dispatchers, and other transportation employees, and discuss with locomotive engineer\nMiscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager\nNMAD:\nProjected first year earnings: $ 93,000\nTraining rate while in Atlanta: $2,351.74 bi-weekly\nOn-the-job (OJT) training Rate: $2,822.06 bi-weekly\nAfter OJT, guaranteed extra-board pay of $2,325.86 bi-weekly\nThe average earnings for new hire conductors in 2022 was $93,000, but could potentially be more with overtime opportunities.\n\nTraining\nYou are expected to attend five weeks of paid training at the Atlanta Training Center (ATC) in Atlanta, GA. Training includes a combination of classroom and computer-based learning, hands-on simulations, and physical competencies. New hires must maintain an 85% passing rate on quizzes and tests to remain in training. Failure to maintain the 85% average will result in new hires being released from the program and their offer will be rescinded. CSX will provide a hotel room for the entire five weeks and lunch is provided on class days. New hires will receive $20 per day meal allowance starting day one of training. Roundtrip mileage will be reimbursed at the IRS rate between the hiring location and Atlanta, as well as mileage between the training center and hotel. On-the-job training begins immediately following the successful completion of training at the ATC.\n\nQualifications - External\nMinimum Qualifications\n18 years of age or older\nOne year of related experience\nHigh School Diploma/GED\nAbility to read and comprehend all instructions including operating rules, bulletins, regulatory documents and other written communications\nProficient verbal and written communication skills\nPreferred Qualifications\nOne or more years of outside work experience, e.g. construction, heavy equipment operations, farming, etc.(can be professional, personal, or volunteer experience)\nExperience working in a safety sensitive environment\nJob Requirements\nWork safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries\nMust wear CSX approved protective equipment such as high-visibility vest, safety boots, hard hat, and hearing protection\nWork hours may include a nonstandard workweek, overtime, and various shift work\nWork hours are based on seniority, new hires primarily work on-call, nights, weekends, and holidays\nMust be able to safely report to work within two hours of being notified to report\nMay be required to travel and be away from home terminal for 24 hours or longer\nWork outdoors in varying weather conditions\nComplete annual training and pass safety rules examinations\nFederal regulations require random testing for drugs and/or alcohol\nMust pass all required assessments\nStrict disciplinary policy regarding inability to report to work within proper time limit\nAdvance to engineer position when required, based on seniority\nThis position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement and membership is required\nCover outlying locations based on seniority\nInformation about benefits can be found here\nPhysical Requirements\nMust be able to mount and dismount moving equipment\nStoop/bend/kneel/crouch/crawl/balance/climb\nWork in cramped, confined, enclosed, or awkward places\nRide on the outside of rail equipment for extended periods of time\nWalk long distances over uneven terrain for extended periods of time during shifts\nDemonstrate auditory and visual acuity/tracking/inspection\nMust meet color vision and hearing requirements as described in FRA Regulations\nFrequent lifting up to 80 pounds\nBasic Competencies\nVerbal comprehension (Understand oral and written communications)\nCommunication skills (provide clear instructions/directions)\nReasoning skills (problem solving and troubleshooting skills)","datePosted":"2026-04-12T20:29:40.231Z","dateModified":"2026-04-12T20:29:40.231Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Csx","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Lima","addressRegion":"OH","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"19d097adee4f23c7ea2f9635"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/19d097adee4f23c7ea2f9635"}}