On-Call Train Conductor — 24/7 Field Ops

Norfolk Southern; Peru (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention milestone bonuses

On-the-job training bonus

12+ week training period support

Union affiliation upon completion

Job summary

Norfolk Southern is seeking a conductor trainee to join our team, starting on the extra board and bidding for regular assignments as seniority grows. You must be available 24/7 with as little as 90 minutes' notice and be prepared to spend 2-3 days away from home weekly.

Training lasts about 20 weeks across various locations, including classroom, field, and on-the-job instruction. The program covers safety, hazmat, and signal rules, with travel accommodations provided during the first weeks.

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 is seeking a conductor trainee to join our team, starting on the extra board and bidding for regular assignments as seniority grows. You must be available 24/7 with as little as 90 minutes' notice and be prepared to spend 2-3 days away from home weekly.

Training lasts about 20 weeks across various locations, including classroom, field, and on-the-job instruction. The program covers safety, hazmat, and signal rules, with travel accommodations provided during the first weeks.