Freight Train Conductor — On-the-Job Training + Retention Bonus

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

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Medical insurance

401(k) eligibility

Job summary

Norfolk Southern invites you to join as a Train Conductor. You will learn to build trains, couple railcars, deliver to customers, and manage electronic documentation while ensuring safety standards across routes. No prior railroad experience is required as comprehensive training is provided.

Conductor Trainees start on the extra board, progress with seniority, and must be available 24/7 with short notice. Expect 2-3 days away from home weekly and union membership 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.
• 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 invites you to join as a Train Conductor. You will learn to build trains, couple railcars, deliver to customers, and manage electronic documentation while ensuring safety standards across routes. No prior railroad experience is required as comprehensive training is provided.

Conductor Trainees start on the extra board, progress with seniority, and must be available 24/7 with short notice. Expect 2-3 days away from home weekly and union membership within 60 days after training