Rail Conductor: Full Training, On‑Call Shifts & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Railroad retirement benefits

Job summary

Norfolk Southern is seeking a Train Conductor to safely assemble and move freight trains, train cars, and equipment. The role requires readiness to work on-call, 24/7, with minimal notice, and involves 2-3 days away from home weekly.

Conductor Trainees receive on-the-job training with a shift-based pay and path to full conductor roles. The company provides training, benefits, and future advancement within a large national rail network.

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 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

18+

Driver's license

Flexible availability

Clean driving record

FRA drug test

Work authorization

Job description

Norfolk Southern is seeking a Train Conductor to safely assemble and move freight trains, train cars, and equipment. The role requires readiness to work on-call, 24/7, with minimal notice, and involves 2-3 days away from home weekly.

Conductor Trainees receive on-the-job training with a shift-based pay and path to full conductor roles. The company provides training, benefits, and future advancement within a large national rail network.