Train Conductor: Lead Rail Operations & Safety

Norfolk Southern Corporation; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance for employees and 2+

Dental and life insurance after year

401(k) eligibility

Railroad Retirement benefits

Job summary

Norfolk Southern Corporation is seeking a conductor to join a safety-conscious team operating across a broad rail network. The role requires you to start on the extra board, be available on short notice, and bid on regular assignments as seniority grows.

Training spans several weeks with location-based classroom and field instruction, including travel accommodations and stipends. You will work 2-3 days away from home weekly and join a union within 60 days after training, with compensation

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.

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.

Skills

Reliability

On-call availability

Driver's license

24/7 shift readiness

Job description

Norfolk Southern Corporation is seeking a conductor to join a safety-conscious team operating across a broad rail network. The role requires you to start on the extra board, be available on short notice, and bid on regular assignments as seniority grows.

Training spans several weeks with location-based classroom and field instruction, including travel accommodations and stipends. You will work 2-3 days away from home weekly and join a union within 60 days after training, with compensation