Rail Operations Leadership Trainee

Norfolk Southern Corporation; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk Southern Corporation seeks motivated individuals for its Transportation Operations Management Trainee program to build foundational rail operations leadership. Trainees will oversee train operations, manage conductors and locomotive engineers, and ensure safe, efficient freight movement across a 22-state network.

The program includes conductor certification, leadership training in operational efficiency and safety, and exposure to terminal and territory operations with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in any field.
• Current college seniors may apply, graduation before start date.
• Minimum four years of leadership experience in military, manufacturing, transportation, or logistics.
• Military roles encouraged: Army Railway Operations Crewmember (11B, 13B, 88M); Navy/Marines Logistics Specialist; Air Force Traffic Management; Coast Guard Machinery Technician.

Responsibilities

• Oversee train operations and supervise conductors and locomotive engineers.
• Support safety and efficiency of freight movement across a 22-state network.
• Participate in conductor certification and leadership development.
• Engage with terminal and territory operations and decision‑making responsibilities.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Adaptability

Willingness to travel

Relocation willingness

Flexible schedule

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in any field

Job description

Norfolk Southern Corporation seeks motivated individuals for its Transportation Operations Management Trainee program to build foundational rail operations leadership. Trainees will oversee train operations, manage conductors and locomotive engineers, and ensure safe, efficient freight movement across a 22-state network.

The program includes conductor certification, leadership training in operational efficiency and safety, and exposure to terminal and territory operations with opportunities for