2025 Electrical Apprentice Signal Trainee (Bellevue, OH)

Norfolk Southern Corp.; Bellevue (OH); On-site; USD 50,254 - 52,321; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits from first day of second month

$20,000 Life Insurance

401(k) on first day of employment

Job summary

Norfolk Southern Corp. is offering a 2025 Electrical Apprentice Signal Trainee position in Bellevue, OH. Successful candidates will undergo a paid 52-week apprenticeship that includes in-class training and hands-on field experiences. The role requires travel and on-call availability, including weekends. Upon starting, apprentices will earn $1,200 per week during training.

Qualified applicants will have at least a high school diploma or GED, with technical certification preferred. The position includes comprehensive medical benefits and a pathway to secure a CDL Class A License within 111 days.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of related experience minimum; 3-5 years preferred.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Technical certification or associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform FRA regulatory tests and inspections of signal systems.
• Install, repair, and maintain signal systems including automated controls.
• Travel and be on-call, including weekends.

Skills

Time Management

Communication Skills

Multi‑tasking

Planning and Organizing

MS Excel/Spreadsheets

MS Outlook

MS Word/Word Processing

Education

High School diploma or GED

Technical certification or associate degree (AS)

Job description

2025 Electrical Apprentice Signal Trainee (Bellevue, OH)

Primary Purpose: Apprentice Signal Trainees will be trained to perform the duties of Signal Workers. Signal Workers are an important link between ensuring compliance to FRA regulations and customer satisfaction while achieving the safest most efficient railroad operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform FRA regulatory test and inspections of signal systems and crossings.
• Install, repair, maintain, test, and inspect equipment such as signal lights, switch machines, electrical switch locks, switch circuit controllers, crossing warning devices, and automated classification yards.
• Install, repair, maintain, test, and inspect signal systems including Automatic Block, Traffic Control, Positive Train Control, cab signal, and interlocking systems.
• Perform cable locates, painting, housekeeping of signal housings & equipment; climb and troubleshoot signal structures and make electrical connections.
• Use a variety of hand tools, on-track high-rail equipment, and test instruments.
• Perform construction duties including digging holes and trenches to lay cables, wiring apparatus, setting foundations, installing equipment.
• This role requires travel and on-call availability, including weekends.

Apprentice Signal Trainee Training Program

• Successful applicants will participate in a 52‑week paid apprenticeship training program that includes in‑class theory and lab work with hands‑on skill development in the field.
• Week Overview
  • Week 1‑3: Signal Training‑1 (McDonough, GA)
  • Week 4‑16: OJT Signal Construction Gang
  • Week 11‑19: Signal Training‑2 (McDonough, GA)
  • Weeks 20‑40: OJT Signal Maintenance Training
  • Week 41‑43: Signal Training‑3 (McDonough, GA)
  • Weeks 44‑52: Additional OJT training
• The in‑class portion of the training program consists of three sessions that are three weeks long each. These sessions are in McDonough, GA and are mandatory.
• Apprentices must pass periodic tests; failure may result in rejection of employment.
• Upon successful completion, apprentices will be placed on the seniority district roster and are eligible to bid on Signalman or Signal Maintainer roles in the following districts:
  • Eastern Region North (ERN)
  • Norfolk & Western (NW)
  • Southern Lines East (SLE)
  • Southern Lines West (SLW)
  • Western Region East (WRE)
  • Western Region West (WRW)
• Probation period is 90 days, during which you must secure a Class A CDL.

Rate of Pay

• Initial 3 weeks at the Norfolk Southern Training Center – $1,200.00 per week.
• First period (through day 130) – $36.48 per hour.
• Second period (next 130 days) – $36.85 per hour.
• After completion of 275 days, new hires receive 100% of $37.98 per hour.

Medical Benefits

• Company benefits – eligible first day of second month after hire (during training).
• 80/20 plan for employee, spouse, and eligible dependents.
• Union benefits (Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen – BRS) available after mark‑up from Trainee status.
• Medical (Managed or 85/15 Plan).
• $20,000 Life Insurance.
• 401(k) – first day of employment.
• After first year of service: Eligible for dental/vision.

Job Related Experience

• Minimum level: 1‑2 years.
• Preferred level: 3‑5 years.

Education

• Required: High School diploma or GED.
• Preferred: Technical certification or associate degree (AS).
• Preferred majors: Electrical Technician, Electronics Engineering or Electrical Engineering.

Licenses / Certifications

• Required: CDL Class A License (must secure license within 111 days of hire date).
• Preferred: None listed.

Skills and Abilities

• Time Management
• Communication Skills
• Multi‑tasking
• Planning and Organizing
• MS Excel/Spreadsheets, MS Outlook, and MS Word/Word Processing

Career Path

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