Freight Conductor - Cincinnati, OH

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. Please read entire posting before applying to this position. 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 click to see a video [here](https://360.articulate.com/review/content/ff3d79ac-8b76-4e8c-a6ed-cda888893886/review). New hire conductors will be eligible to receive retention bonuses upon completion of their first and second year of service from date of promotion/qualification. 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 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 posted location. Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.** Depending 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. ### Responsibilities Primary Activities and Responsibilities - 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 NMAD: - 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. NMAD Bonus: - 1st year - $5,569.22 cash payment - 2nd year - $3,712.81 cash payment CSRA - 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. CSRA Bonus: - 1st year - $3,000 deferred to 401K - 2nd year - $2,000 deferred to 401K Training 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 res…