Rail Conductor — On-Call, High Earning Potential

Norfolk Southern Corp.; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance for employees and/or

Dental, life insurance

401(k) eligibility

Railroad Retirement benefits

Job summary

Norfolk Southern Corp. is seeking a Senior Train Conductor to join its team. The role involves building and inspecting trains, operating remote control locomotives, and coordinating with crews while adhering to FRA safety regulations.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and be willing to work on-call 24/7 with minimal notice. Training lasts about 20 weeks with on-site instruction and relocation options.

Qualifications

• Experience working outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Experience with heavy equipment or in physically demanding roles.
• Experience working non-traditional shifts, on call, and/or 12+ hour shifts.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Outdoor work experience

Heavy equipment experience

Non-traditional shifts

Job description

Norfolk Southern Corp. is seeking a Senior Train Conductor to join its team. The role involves building and inspecting trains, operating remote control locomotives, and coordinating with crews while adhering to FRA safety regulations.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and be willing to work on-call 24/7 with minimal notice. Training lasts about 20 weeks with on-site instruction and relocation options.