Train Conductor — 24/7 On‑Call, Training & Retention Bonus

Norfolk Southern; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance and 401(k)

Railroad Retirement benefits

Vacation benefits

Job summary

Norfolk Southern is seeking a Conductor Trainee to build and inspect trains and operate locomotives, starting on the extra board to gain seniority. You must be available 24/7 with short notice and be willing to spend 2-3 days away from home weekly.

The role includes on-the-job training lasting roughly 20 weeks, with classroom and field instruction, travel reimbursement, and progression toward promotion and certification. Union membership is required after training.

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 is seeking a Conductor Trainee to build and inspect trains and operate locomotives, starting on the extra board to gain seniority. You must be available 24/7 with short notice and be willing to spend 2-3 days away from home weekly.

The role includes on-the-job training lasting roughly 20 weeks, with classroom and field instruction, travel reimbursement, and progression toward promotion and certification. Union membership is required after training.