Senior Train Conductor — On-Call, 70k+ with Benefits

Norfolk Southern; Painted Post (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Norfolk Southern in Painted Post, NY is seeking a Train Conductor to join our safety-driven transportation team. This seniority-based role starts on the extra board and requires availability on-call 24/7 with 90 minutes notice, plus time away from home 2-3 days weekly.

Training lasts about 20 weeks, with early weeks at NS Training Center in McDonough, GA; success leads to promotion and certification. You will operate locomotives, inspect trains, and work under FRA rules while earning

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.

Job description

Norfolk Southern in Painted Post, NY is seeking a Train Conductor to join our safety-driven transportation team. This seniority-based role starts on the extra board and requires availability on-call 24/7 with 90 minutes notice, plus time away from home 2-3 days weekly.

Training lasts about 20 weeks, with early weeks at NS Training Center in McDonough, GA; success leads to promotion and certification. You will operate locomotives, inspect trains, and work under FRA rules while earning