Freight Train Conductor — On-Call 24/7 with Training

Norfolk Southern; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Norfolk Southern invites applicants for conductor positions, offering comprehensive on-the-job training to prepare you for safe, efficient freight operation. You may start on call and build seniority while working toward a regular assignment, with travel and scheduling managed to support 24/7 operations.

There is a strong emphasis on safety, documentation, and compliance with FRA rules, as well as mandatory union membership within 60 days after training completion.

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 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 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 all FRA and company safety regulations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

18+ years old

Valid driver's license

Punctual reporting within 90 minutes

Clean driving record

No DUI history

FRA drug/alcohol screening

Authorized to work in the US

Job description

Norfolk Southern invites applicants for conductor positions, offering comprehensive on-the-job training to prepare you for safe, efficient freight operation. You may start on call and build seniority while working toward a regular assignment, with travel and scheduling managed to support 24/7 operations.

There is a strong emphasis on safety, documentation, and compliance with FRA rules, as well as mandatory union membership within 60 days after training completion.