Freight Train Conductor: On-Call, 24/7 Training

Norfolk Southern Corp.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk Southern Corp. in Cleveland invites applicants to join as a conductor. You will help build and move freight trains, inspect equipment, and ensure safety procedures while training is provided.

This role requires on-call, 24/7 availability with 90 minutes notice, with 2–3 days away from home weekly. Training lasts about 20 weeks at multiple locations and includes FRA compliance. First-year earnings and benefits are described, with trainee pay per shift and annual averages for conductors

Qualifications

• Experience working outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Experience with heavy equipment or physically demanding roles.
• Experience working non-traditional shifts, on call, and/or 12+ hour shifts.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Outdoor work experience

Heavy equipment experience

On-call / long shifts

Safety-focused

Team coordination

Job description

Norfolk Southern Corp. in Cleveland invites applicants to join as a conductor. You will help build and move freight trains, inspect equipment, and ensure safety procedures while training is provided.

This role requires on-call, 24/7 availability with 90 minutes notice, with 2–3 days away from home weekly. Training lasts about 20 weeks at multiple locations and includes FRA compliance. First-year earnings and benefits are described, with trainee pay per shift and annual averages for conductors