Train Conductor: Start a Safe, High-Impact Rail Career

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance for employees

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Norfolk Southern Corp. is seeking candidates for conductor roles. You will build and inspect trains, operate locomotives, and communicate with crews while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The position requires flexibility for on-call, long shifts, and the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Training is provided, with opportunities for advancement as seniority grows.

Qualifications

• Experience working outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Experience with heavy equipment or in physically demanding roles.
• Experience working non-traditional shifts, on call, and/or 12+ hour shifts.

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.
• 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.
• Must not have been involved in diversion or probation or pleaded guilty to a drug or alcohol-related driving incident.
• Must not have refused to undergo a drug or alcohol test related to the operation of a motor vehicle.
• Must pass pre-employment FRA drug and alcohol screening.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Skills

Outdoor work

Heavy equipment

Shift work

Job description

Norfolk Southern Corp. is seeking candidates for conductor roles. You will build and inspect trains, operate locomotives, and communicate with crews while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The position requires flexibility for on-call, long shifts, and the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Training is provided, with opportunities for advancement as seniority grows.