Train Conductor: Paid Training & $5k Retention Bonus

Norfolk Southern Corp.; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) eligibility

Railroad Retirement benefits

Job summary

Norfolk Southern Corp. is seeking a Train Conductor to safely move freight trains, build and inspect trains and railcars, and manage required documentation. The role includes 24/7 on-call availability and training provided to earn promotion and certification.

Conductor Trainees earn per-shift compensation during on-the-job training, with first-year conductors averaging around $70,000 annually and engineers potentially earning higher. Benefits include medical and retirement offerings.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid driver’s license.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Able to work on-call, 24/7, with as little as 90 minutes’ notice.
• Must pass pre-employment FRA drug and alcohol screening.
• Must be physically able to lift up to 85 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Build and inspect trains, railcars, and equipment for safe operation.
• Operate remote control locomotives and perform 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.

Skills

Driver's license

On-call readiness

Safety-minded

Teamwork

Job description

Norfolk Southern Corp. is seeking a Train Conductor to safely move freight trains, build and inspect trains and railcars, and manage required documentation. The role includes 24/7 on-call availability and training provided to earn promotion and certification.

Conductor Trainees earn per-shift compensation during on-the-job training, with first-year conductors averaging around $70,000 annually and engineers potentially earning higher. Benefits include medical and retirement offerings.