Freight Train Conductor — On-Call, Training & Bonuses

Norfolk Southern; Mexico (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance for employees and 1+

Dental, life insurance after 1 year

401(k) eligibility after 1 year

Railroad Retirement benefits

Retention bonus

Job summary

Norfolk Southern is seeking a Train Conductor to safely assemble and move freight trains, perform inspections, and ensure compliance with safety rules. Training lasts about 20 weeks, with the first five weeks at the NS Training Center in McDonough, GA, including hotel stays and stipends.

You must join a union within 60 days after training, and be ready to work 24/7 with short notice. Conductor Trainees start on the extra board, building seniority for regular assignments, and spend 2–3 days away

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

Legal age (18+)

Driver's license

Rapid response readiness

Clean driving record

FRA drug/alcohol screening

Work authorization in US

On-call readiness

Compliance awareness

Job description

Norfolk Southern is seeking a Train Conductor to safely assemble and move freight trains, perform inspections, and ensure compliance with safety rules. Training lasts about 20 weeks, with the first five weeks at the NS Training Center in McDonough, GA, including hotel stays and stipends.

You must join a union within 60 days after training, and be ready to work 24/7 with short notice. Conductor Trainees start on the extra board, building seniority for regular assignments, and spend 2–3 days away