Train Conductor: On-Call Rail Career with Training

Norfolk Southern Corp.; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) eligibility

Railroad Retirement plan

Job summary

Norfolk Southern Corp. is hiring Conductor Trainees in the United States. You will build and inspect trains, operate remote control locomotives, and coordinate with crews to ensure safe operations. No prior railroad experience is required as extensive on-the-job training is provided.

You must be available on a 24/7 schedule with short notice, and you will join a union within 60 days after completing training. First-year conductors average around $70,000, with engineers often exceeding $94,000.

Qualifications

• Ability to work on-call, 24/7 with short notice.
• Ability to lift up to 85 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Experience outdoors and in changing weather can be beneficial.
• Willingness to join a union within 60 days after training.

Responsibilities

• Build and inspect trains, railcars, and equipment for safe operation.
• Operate remote control locomotives and perform coupling, alignment, and braking tasks.
• Communicate effectively with crews, dispatchers, and yard controllers.
• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with FRA and company safety rules.

Skills

On-call readiness

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Job description

Norfolk Southern Corp. is hiring Conductor Trainees in the United States. You will build and inspect trains, operate remote control locomotives, and coordinate with crews to ensure safe operations. No prior railroad experience is required as extensive on-the-job training is provided.

You must be available on a 24/7 schedule with short notice, and you will join a union within 60 days after completing training. First-year conductors average around $70,000, with engineers often exceeding $94,000.