Freight Train Conductor — On-Call & Training Included

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Life insurance

401(k) eligibility

Railroad Retirement benefits

Retention Bonus

Job summary

Norfolk Southern in the United States is seeking a Train Conductor. Conductors are responsible for the safe and efficient movement of freight trains, building trains, delivering railcars, and managing documentation.

Training is provided; no prior railroad experience required. You must be prepared for 24/7 on-call work with short notice, travel 2-3 days away from home weekly, and join a union within 60 days 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.

Job description

Norfolk Southern in the United States is seeking a Train Conductor. Conductors are responsible for the safe and efficient movement of freight trains, building trains, delivering railcars, and managing documentation.

Training is provided; no prior railroad experience required. You must be prepared for 24/7 on-call work with short notice, travel 2-3 days away from home weekly, and join a union within 60 days after training.