About the position
Norfolk Southern is hiring currently certified Train Conductors with prior railroad conductor experience for freight train operations at various locations. The position requires an active FRA conductor certification and includes a short Norfolk Southern familiarization program at a Training Center rather than full conductor training.
This is a seniority-based position. Conductors may work from an extra board and fill assignments according to operational needs and seniority. Schedules may include nights, weekends, holidays, irregular hours, and on-call assignments. Work is performed outdoors in varying weather and around moving trains, railcars, locomotives, and other equipment. Assignments may require time away from home.
Certified conductors may qualify for a signing bonus of up to $50,000, depending on the hiring location. Employees who relocate to accept a position at a priority location may receive an additional $25,000 relocation bonus, subject to the stated payment timelines and incentive-agreement terms. The posting also describes a job-for-life commitment for union employees, on-the-job training pay, insurance and retirement benefits, and vacation based on years of service.
Responsibilities
• Build, inspect, and prepare trains and railcars for safe movement.
• Perform switching and other conductor duties associated with freight train operations.
• Couple and uncouple railcars, align drawbars, operate switches, apply hand brakes, and ride rail equipment as required.
• Communicate with train crews, dispatchers, yard personnel, and other operating employees.
• Complete required inspections and documentation.
• Follow railroad operating rules, safety procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Identify and report equipment or operating issues.
• Operate remote control locomotives when qualified and required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
• Hold a current, active conductor certification; an active FRA conductor certification is required.
• Have previous railroad conductor experience.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Be able to report to work within required call times.
• Be able to meet applicable pre-employment and safety-sensitive position requirements.
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Be able to walk several miles during a shift, including over uneven terrain.
• Be able to safely climb, ride, and work on or around rail equipment.
• Be able to meet applicable medical, vision, color vision, hearing, and physical requirements for conductor duties.
• Be available for irregular and on-call assignments, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions and maintain constant awareness around moving trains, locomotives, railcars, and equipment.
Benefits
• Signing bonus of up to $50,000 for certified conductors, with the amount depending on hiring location and payments made in installments.
• Additional $25,000 relocation bonus for relocating to a priority location, subject to the described terms and payment schedule.
• Job-for-life commitment for union employees.
• Minimum of $240 per shift during on-the-job training, with overtime at $30 per hour.
• Medical insurance for the employee and eligible dependents starting the second calendar month of employment.
• Dental and life insurance eligibility after one year.
• 401(k) eligibility after one year.
• Railroad Retirement benefits and taxes.
• Paid vacation based on years of service: one week after one year, two weeks after two years, three weeks after eight years, four weeks after 17 years, and five weeks after 25 years.
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