Freight Conductor

This is not a CSX Transportation position. Successful applicants will report to Springfield Terminals.

Must live within or be willing to relocate within 75 miles of posted location. Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.

This position is eligible to receive a $5,000 sign on bonus upon the successful completion of two required milestones:

• $2,500 will be paid out after the completion of 4 weeks of training at the REDI Center in Atlanta, GA
• $2,500 will be paid out within 90 days of the successful completion of OJT

Job Summary
A 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.

Primary Activities and Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all train orders, signals, railroad and safety rules and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations
• 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; delivers excellent customer service by identifying customer needs and meeting or exceeding expectations
• Maintain awareness of surrounding area and suspicious activity to ensure rail safety
• Comprehend color and/or hand signals and systems
• Review instructions from dispatchers and other transportation employees, and discuss with locomotive engineer
• Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager

Pay Rate

• While training rate of pay is 70% of the entry level rate ($33.45). Which would be $23.42  
• After OJT, the pay rate goes as follows until the conductor achieves 100%
• 1st year 75% - $25.08
• 2nd year 80% - $26.76
• 3rd year 90% - $30.11
• 4th year 100%  - $33.45

Training

You will attend five weeks of training at the Railroad Education & Development Institute (REDI) in Atlanta, GA. Springfield Terminal will pay for travel, lodging and meals. You will complete additional weeks of on-the-job training at your assigned location(s).

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 18 years old
• One year verifiable work 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

Preferred Qualifications

• One or more years of outside work exp. (e.g. construction, heavy equipment op, farming, etc.)
• Experience working in a safety sensitive environment

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to mount and dismount moving equipment
• Stoop/bend/kneel/crouch/crawl/balance/climb
• Work in cramped, confined, enclosed, or awkward places
• Ride on the outside of rail equipment for long periods of time
• Walk long distances over uneven terrain
• Demonstrate auditory and visual acuity/tracking/inspection
• Must meet color vision and hearing requirements as described in FRA Regulations
• Frequent lifting up to 80 lbs.

Basic Competencies

• Verbal comprehension (Understand oral and written communications)
• Communication skills (provide clear instructions/directions)
• Reasoning skills (problem solving and troubleshooting skills)

Job Requirements

• Work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries
• Wear protective equipment such as hard hat, hearing protection, or safety-toe boots
• Work hours may include a nonstandard workweek, overtime, and various shift work
• Work hours are based on seniority, new hires primarily work nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must be able to safely report to work within two hours of being notified to report in
• Complete annual training and pass safety rules examinations
• Federal regulations require random testing for drugs and/or alcohol
• Must pass all required assessments
• Must pass a background screening
• Strict disciplinary policy regarding inability to report to work within proper time frame
• Advancement to engineer position. Must have minimum one year conductor experience.
• Must pass a post-offer medical examination, including a drug test