Freight Train Conductor — On-Call, Training & $5k Bonus

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) eligibility

Railroad Retirement benefits

Retention bonus $5,000 (Effective 7/1/

$1,000 after training

$1,500 after 6 months

$2,500 after 12 months

Job summary

Norfolk Southern is hiring for a Train Conductor. You will be responsible for safe, efficient movement of freight trains, building trains, delivering railcars, and ensuring compliance with safety rules.

No prior railroad experience is required; comprehensive training is provided at NS. This is a seniority-based role requiring 24/7 on-call availability, 2–3 days away from home weekly, and union membership after training.

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 Federal Railroad Administration (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 or older

Valid driver's license

Reliable transportation

On-call readiness

Safety procedures knowledge

Job description

Norfolk Southern is hiring for a Train Conductor. You will be responsible for safe, efficient movement of freight trains, building trains, delivering railcars, and ensuring compliance with safety rules.

No prior railroad experience is required; comprehensive training is provided at NS. This is a seniority-based role requiring 24/7 on-call availability, 2–3 days away from home weekly, and union membership after training.