Rail Conductor - Training Path to Certification & $5k Bonus

Norfolk Southern Corporation; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance for employees and of

Dental, life insurance after 1 year

401(k) eligibility

Railroad Retirement benefits

Retention Bonus program

Job summary

Norfolk Southern Corporation seeks a Train Conductor to build and inspect trains and ensure safe operation across the network. The role involves operating remote control locomotives, coupling, drawbar alignment, and staying compliant with FRA rules.

You will communicate with crews and dispatchers, maintain documentation, and perform assigned duties, with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork. The position requires on-call, 24/7 availability, with 90 minutes notice, and involves 2-3 days away

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 Corporation seeks a Train Conductor to build and inspect trains and ensure safe operation across the network. The role involves operating remote control locomotives, coupling, drawbar alignment, and staying compliant with FRA rules.

You will communicate with crews and dispatchers, maintain documentation, and perform assigned duties, with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork. The position requires on-call, 24/7 availability, with 90 minutes notice, and involves 2-3 days away