Train Conductor: 20-Week Training, 24/7 On-Call

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

Job summary

Norfolk Southern invites qualified candidates to join as conductors. The role starts on the extra board, with training and potential bid on regular assignments. You must be available 24/7 on short notice and prepared for 2–3 days away from home weekly.

The package includes on-the-job training, union membership within 60 days, and a path to certification. Expect a challenging, safety-focused environment with strong team collaboration.

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.
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Skills

Must be 18 years or older

Valid driver’s license

Available within 90 minutes

Clean driving record 36 months

No diversion or probation related to D

No drug/alcohol test refusal

FRA drug and alcohol screening

Authorized to work in the U.S.

Job description

Norfolk Southern invites qualified candidates to join as conductors. The role starts on the extra board, with training and potential bid on regular assignments. You must be available 24/7 on short notice and prepared for 2–3 days away from home weekly.

The package includes on-the-job training, union membership within 60 days, and a path to certification. Expect a challenging, safety-focused environment with strong team collaboration.