Summary from listing
Norfolk Southern is hiring Train Conductor Trainees to safely and efficiently move freight trains. Responsibilities include building and inspecting trains, operating remote-control locomotives, coupling and aligning railcars, communicating with crews and dispatchers, maintaining documentation, and complying with FRA and company safety regulations. The role requires on-call availability, irregular schedules, outdoor work in all weather, and the ability to lift up to 85 pounds. No prior railroad experience is required because the company provides approximately 20 weeks of on-the-job training, including classroom instruction, field training, and on-the-job experience. Trainees earn a minimum of $240 per shift during training, with overtime at $30 per hour; first-year conductors average $70,000 annually. Medical insurance begins the second calendar month of employment, with dental, life insurance, and 401(k) eligibility after one year.
