Freight Car Maintenance Trainee (Field Training)

Norfolk Southern; Pennsylvania; Presencial; USD 29.000 - 58.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical coverage begins second month

Health insurance (80/20 or 85/15)

$20,000 life insurance

401(k) eligibility from day one

Dental and vision after one year

Descripción de la vacante

Norfolk Southern is seeking trainees for its Freight Car Repairer program in Pennsylvania. This hands-on role combines classroom instruction with on-the-job training to prepare you for inspecting, repairing, and maintaining freight cars across the network.

The program includes classroom safety and craft training, field experience in repair shops, and a multi-week duration with lodging and travel reimbursed per union agreement. Shift work and travel may be required.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and physical standards.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and perform heavy physical labor.
• Must pass background screening and post-offer medical examinations, including drug tests.

Responsabilidades

• Inspect, repair, and maintain freight cars in compliance with FRA and AAR standards.
• Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety and operations.
• Perform welding and cutting operations (SMAW and FCAW processes in 2F, 3F, and 4F positions).
• Operate forklifts, cranes, and car-moving equipment.
• Operate various vehicles and may be required to obtain a CDL for operation of Locomotive Service truck.
• Straighten, fabricate, and replace steel parts such as grab irons, ladders, and sill steps.
• Remove and replace defective components including wheels, couplers, brake equipment, air brake valves, yokes, and draft gears.
• Rerail cars and locomotives using rerailing equipment.
• Complete and enter information in computer systems regarding car components, destination, lading, repair records, bad orders, and car releases.
• Work safely to prevent accidents and injuries and wear required protective equipment (hard hat, hearing protection, safety-toe boots).
• Complete annual safety training and pass safety rules examinations.

Conocimientos

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Oral & written comms

Educación

High school diploma/GED

Descripción del empleo

Norfolk Southern is seeking trainees for its Freight Car Repairer program in Pennsylvania. This hands-on role combines classroom instruction with on-the-job training to prepare you for inspecting, repairing, and maintaining freight cars across the network.

The program includes classroom safety and craft training, field experience in repair shops, and a multi-week duration with lodging and travel reimbursed per union agreement. Shift work and travel may be required.