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Norfolk Southern is hiring a full-time Freight Car Repairer Trainee for a union-governed, field-based railroad maintenance role. The trainee will inspect, repair, maintain, and rerail freight cars; perform SMAW and FCAW welding and fabrication; operate forklifts, cranes, and other equipment; and complete computerized repair records. Training includes one week of mechanical safety orientation and six weeks of craft training, with travel to McDonough, Georgia, and lodging and travel reimbursement. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, physical ability to perform heavy work, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Compensation progresses from $20.44 to $40.88 per working day, with medical coverage beginning the first day of the second month after hire and dental and vision coverage after one year.
