Freight Car Maintenance Trainee — Hands-on Training

Norfolk Southern Corp.; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) eligibility

Job summary

Norfolk Southern Corp. is seeking a Freight Car Repairer Trainee to join its field-based maintenance team. You will learn to inspect, repair, and maintain freight cars, supporting FRA and AAR safety standards while training under experienced mentors.

This seniority-based union role requires availability for all shifts, travel for training, and steady physical work outdoors. The program includes classroom and field training over about 7 weeks, with lodging and travel covered per the union

Qualifications

• 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 medicalexaminations, including drugtests.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Norfolk Southern Corp. is seeking a Freight Car Repairer Trainee to join its field-based maintenance team. You will learn to inspect, repair, and maintain freight cars, supporting FRA and AAR safety standards while training under experienced mentors.

This seniority-based union role requires availability for all shifts, travel for training, and steady physical work outdoors. The program includes classroom and field training over about 7 weeks, with lodging and travel covered per the union