Rail Conductor: Train, Inspect & Lead Operations

Norfolk Southern; Melvindale (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Norfolk Southern conducts a conductor program designed to train new hires for safe, efficient freight movement and adherence to federal rules. Trainees start on the extra board, with 24/7 on-call availability and the chance to bid on regular assignments as seniority builds.

The role emphasizes safety, performance and teamwork within a union environment. On-the-job training lasts about 20 weeks, with initial weeks at a NS Training Center and lodging and travel support provided.

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://vimeo.com/reviews/e66af4a7-0a87-4a01-91d4-55810ce8a147/videos/1199770035

Skills

Driver's license

On-call readiness

Reliability

Job description

Norfolk Southern conducts a conductor program designed to train new hires for safe, efficient freight movement and adherence to federal rules. Trainees start on the extra board, with 24/7 on-call availability and the chance to bid on regular assignments as seniority builds.

The role emphasizes safety, performance and teamwork within a union environment. On-the-job training lasts about 20 weeks, with initial weeks at a NS Training Center and lodging and travel support provided.