Freight Conductor - Nashville, TN *Pipeline

A 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 see the attached video link (if any) and note that new hire conductors will be eligible for retention bonuses upon completion of their first and second year of service from the date of promotion/qualification.

The minimum amounts to expect are $3,000 after 1 year and $2,000 after year 2, but may be greater based on work location and are subject to the terms of the applicable direct hire agreement.

Note:

You must pass a drug test (hair follicle and urine), medical exam, and background check to be hired into this role. Must live within or be willing to relocate within 50 miles of the posted location; relocation assistance is not offered. Depending on business need, you may be placed in a pipeline during the hiring process; if selected, more information will be discussed.

• Ensure compliance with all railroad and safety rules, Federal Railroad Administration (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, 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
• 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

• Projected first year earnings: $97,185
• Training rate while in Atlanta: $2,457.56 bi-weekly
• On-the-job (OJT) training rate: $2,949.06 bi-weekly
• After OJT, guaranteed extra-board pay of $2,430.52 bi-weekly
• The average earnings for new hire conductors in 2023 was $97,185 but could potentially be more with overtime opportunities.

• 1st year - $3,000 deferred to 401K
• 2nd year - $2,000 deferred to 401K

You are expected to attend four 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. Round‑trip 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.

• 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

• One or more years of outside work experience, e.g. construction, heavy equipment operations, farming, etc. (can be professional, personal, or volunteer experience)
• Experience working in a safety sensitive environment
• Valid Driver's Licence

• Work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries
• Must wear CSX approved protective equipment such as…