Train Conductor - $5k Retention Bonus & Training

Norfolk Southern; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus $5,000

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Norfolk Southern is seeking a Train Conductor to safely guide freight trains, with training provided. Conductors build trains, transport them over long distances, and manage documentation. No prior railroad experience is required as training is offered.

The role is seniority-based, with shift patterns including 24/7 on-call and 2–3 days away from home weekly. New conductors start on the extra board and progress to regular assignments as they gain seniority.

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 for drug or alcohol-related incidents.
• 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 operation of a motor vehicle.
• Must pass pre-employment 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 FRA and company safety regulations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

On-call availability

Safe operation awareness

Reliable transportation

Legal work eligibility in U.S.

Job description

Norfolk Southern is seeking a Train Conductor to safely guide freight trains, with training provided. Conductors build trains, transport them over long distances, and manage documentation. No prior railroad experience is required as training is offered.

The role is seniority-based, with shift patterns including 24/7 on-call and 2–3 days away from home weekly. New conductors start on the extra board and progress to regular assignments as they gain seniority.