Freight Train Conductor — On-Call, 24/7 Shifts & Training

Norfolk Southern Corp.; Missouri; On-site; USD 70,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance after 2 months

Dental and 401(k) eligibility after 1+

Job summary

Norfolk Southern Corp. is seeking conductors to oversee the safe and efficient movement of freight trains. Training is provided; no prior railroad experience is required.

Roles include building trains, delivering railcars to customers, and managing electronic documentation while working on an on-call, 24/7 basis. Compensation includes on-the-job training pay, a first-year average around $70,000, with higher earnings for experienced conductors and locomotive engineers.

Qualifications

• Requires valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Must be available to work on-call, 24/7 with 90 minutes notice.
• Experience with safety procedures and reporting incidents is trained on the job.

Responsibilities

• Build and inspect trains, railcars, and equipment for safe operation.
• Operate remote control locomotives and perform coupling, alignment, hand brakes, and riding railcars.
• Communicate effectively with crews, dispatchers, and yard controllers.
• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with FRA and company safety regulations.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Reliable transportation

On-call availability

24/7 readiness

Job description

Norfolk Southern Corp. is seeking conductors to oversee the safe and efficient movement of freight trains. Training is provided; no prior railroad experience is required.

Roles include building trains, delivering railcars to customers, and managing electronic documentation while working on an on-call, 24/7 basis. Compensation includes on-the-job training pay, a first-year average around $70,000, with higher earnings for experienced conductors and locomotive engineers.