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

Norfolk Southern; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance after 2 months

Railroad Retirement benefits

Vacation based on tenure

Job summary

Norfolk Southern is seeking a Conductor Trainee to join its transportation team in the United States. The role involves building trains, inspecting equipment for safe operation, and coordinating with crews to ensure timely deliveries.

Training lasts about 20 weeks with on-the-job and classroom components. Conductor Trainees earn starting shifts with overtime opportunities, and first-year conductors can expect competitive average earnings as the program progresses.

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 suspension, revocation, cancellation, or denial due to 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 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 FRA and company safety regulations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Remote control locomotives

Job description

Norfolk Southern is seeking a Conductor Trainee to join its transportation team in the United States. The role involves building trains, inspecting equipment for safe operation, and coordinating with crews to ensure timely deliveries.

Training lasts about 20 weeks with on-the-job and classroom components. Conductor Trainees earn starting shifts with overtime opportunities, and first-year conductors can expect competitive average earnings as the program progresses.