Train Conductor: On-Call Freight Rail Operator

Norfolk Southern; Wilmington (DE); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance from month 2

Dental, life insurance, and 401(k)elig

Railroad Retirement benefits

Job summary

Norfolk Southern is seeking conductors to safely move freight trains, build trains, deliver railcars, and manage documentation. Training is provided with no prior railroad experience required. You will start on the extra board and bid for regular assignments as you gain seniority.

Be ready to work on-call 24/7 with as little as 90 minutes' notice and spend 2–3 days away from home weekly. You must join a union within 60 days after completing 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 due to a drug or alcohol incident.
• Must not have been involved in diversion or probation or pleaded guilty to a drug or alcohol-related driving 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

18+ years old

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

90-minute notice

Clean driving record (past 36 months)

Job description

Norfolk Southern is seeking conductors to safely move freight trains, build trains, deliver railcars, and manage documentation. Training is provided with no prior railroad experience required. You will start on the extra board and bid for regular assignments as you gain seniority.

Be ready to work on-call 24/7 with as little as 90 minutes' notice and spend 2–3 days away from home weekly. You must join a union within 60 days after completing training.