Train Conductor - Remote-Control Locomotion Specialist

Norfolk Southern Corporation; Mingo Junction (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Railroad Retirement benefits

Job summary

Norfolk Southern is seeking a Conductor Trainee to join our team. The role involves building and inspecting trains, operating locomotives, and communicating with crews to ensure safe and compliant operations across our network.

During on-the-job training, a minimum of $240 per shift is earned, with first-year conductors averaging $70,000 annually and experienced conductors averaging $84,000. The position is on the Norfolk Southern network, with strong focus on Safety and teamwork.

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 past 36 months with no drug/alcohol related suspensions.
• Must not have been involved in diversion or probation or pleaded guilty to a drug/alcohol driving incident.
• Must not have refused drug/alcohol test.
• 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.

Job description

Norfolk Southern is seeking a Conductor Trainee to join our team. The role involves building and inspecting trains, operating locomotives, and communicating with crews to ensure safe and compliant operations across our network.

During on-the-job training, a minimum of $240 per shift is earned, with first-year conductors averaging $70,000 annually and experienced conductors averaging $84,000. The position is on the Norfolk Southern network, with strong focus on Safety and teamwork.