Rail Conductor: Training, 24/7 On-Call, Bonus

Norfolk Southern; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk Southern is seeking a conductor to safely assemble, move, and inspect trains, coordinating with crews and learning through on-the-job training at NS facilities. Training occurs at NS locations, with hotel accommodations and travel reimbursement provided during the program.

The role is seniority-based and on-call 24/7, with 2–3 days away from home weekly. A union membership is required after training completion, and NS offers a $20,000 retention bonus payable across 18 months.

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 is 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 to safely assemble, move, and inspect trains, coordinating with crews and learning through on-the-job training at NS facilities. Training occurs at NS locations, with hotel accommodations and travel reimbursement provided during the program.

The role is seniority-based and on-call 24/7, with 2–3 days away from home weekly. A union membership is required after training completion, and NS offers a $20,000 retention bonus payable across 18 months.