Conductor Trainee: Start Your Freight Rail Career

Norfolk Southern; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Norfolk Southern is seeking conductors to safely move freight trains, build trains by coupling railcars, deliver cars to customers, and comply with safety procedures. No prior railroad experience is required; training is provided.

You must be available 24/7 with 90 minutes notice, be prepared for 2-3 days away from home weekly, and you will join a union within 60 days after training. Competitive pay and benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must hold a valid driver's license and have reliable transportation.
• Ability to report to work within 90 minutes.
• Clean driving record in the past 36 months, without any suspension, revocation, cancellation, or denial of your driver's license resulting from a drug or alcohol-related incident.
• Must not have been involved in diversion or probation or pleaded guilty to a drug or alcohol-related driving incident.
• Must not have refused to undergo a drug or alcohol test related to the operation of a motor vehicle.
• Must pass pre-employment Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) drug and alcohol screening.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Build and inspect trains, railcars, and equipment for safe operation.
• Operate remote control locomotives and perform tasks such as coupling, aligning drawbars, applying hand brakes, and riding railcars.
• Communicate effectively with crews, dispatchers, and yard controllers.
• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with all FRA and company safety regulations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Additional information about roles and responsibilities are detailed in this video: https://next.frame.io/share/ee753722-c41b-45c7-b14c-8a77fff0cbcc/view/d60b2ce8-7039-4ff7-8015-a6f76356e46c

Skills

18+ years

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

90 minutes notice

Clean driving record

US work authorization

On-call 24/7

FRA drug/alcohol testing

Job description

Norfolk Southern is seeking conductors to safely move freight trains, build trains by coupling railcars, deliver cars to customers, and comply with safety procedures. No prior railroad experience is required; training is provided.

You must be available 24/7 with 90 minutes notice, be prepared for 2-3 days away from home weekly, and you will join a union within 60 days after training. Competitive pay and benefits apply.