Freight Train Conductor – On-Call, Training Provided

CareerArc; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) eligibility

Retention bonus

Job summary

Norfolk Southern Corporation is seeking a Train Conductor to support safe, efficient freight movement. You will build trains, couple railcars, and inspect equipment while following FRA rules.

No prior railroad experience is required as comprehensive training is provided. The program includes about 20 weeks of on-the-job and classroom training, with the first five weeks at the NS Training Center in McDonough, GA; on-the-job duties begin after.

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.
• Additional information about roles and responsibilities are detailed in this video: https://next.frame.io/share/ee753722-c41b-45c7-b14c-8a77fff0cbcc/view/d60b2ce8-7039-4ff7-8015-a6f76356e46c

Job description

Norfolk Southern Corporation is seeking a Train Conductor to support safe, efficient freight movement. You will build trains, couple railcars, and inspect equipment while following FRA rules.

No prior railroad experience is required as comprehensive training is provided. The program includes about 20 weeks of on-the-job and classroom training, with the first five weeks at the NS Training Center in McDonough, GA; on-the-job duties begin after.