Railway Conductor

5,000.00 Retention Bonus (Effective 7/1/2026)

• 1,000 (upon completion of on-the-job training)
• 1,500 (6 months after completion of on-the-job training)
• 2,500 (12 months after completion of on-the-job training)

Our culture is built on our SPIRIT values—Safety, Performance, Integrity, Respect, Innovation, and Teamwork—which guide how we work, lead, and grow together. If you're ready to be part of a dynamic team and contribute to one of the nation’s premier transportation companies, we invite you to explore the conductor role.

Conductors are responsible for the safe and efficient movement of freight trains. This includes building trains by coupling railcars, delivering railcars to customers, transporting trains across long distances, and managing electronic documentation and inspections. No prior railroad experience is required—we provide all the training you need to succeed.

You will be required to join a union within 60 days after completing training.

Training

On the job training lasts about 20 weeks, depending on the complexity of your assigned location, this training can go beyond 20 weeks. Training includes classroom instruction, field training, and on-the-job experience. The first 5 weeks take place at the Norfolk Southern Training Center in McDonough, GA. During this time, the company provides hotel accommodations, weekly meal stipends, and travel reimbursement from your hire location. The remaining weeks of training will be completed at your assigned location.

To successfully complete the program and earn your promotion and certification, you must pass all classroom, field, and on-the-job requirements. This includes written exams and field evaluations covering physical characteristics, operating rules, safety, hazmat, and signal rules.

Build and inspect trains, railcars, and equipment for safe operation.

Must hold a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation.

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 Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) drug and alcohol screening.

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.

Ability to hang from a rail car ladder with 3 points of contact (2 feet & 1 hand) for 1 minute 15 seconds per side.

Ability to walk up to several miles per shift on uneven terrain.

Ability to meet FRA medical requirements:

Visual acuity (at least 20/40 in each eye separately and both together with or without corrective lenses).

Work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Irregular schedules, including on-call, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Conductor Trainees earn a minimum of $240 per shift during on-the-job training, with overtime at $30/hour.

Medical insurance for employees and eligible dependents begins the second calendar month of employment.

After one year: dental, life insurance, and 401(k) eligibility.

Covered under Railroad Retirement benefits and taxes.

• 5,000.00 Retention Bonus (Effective 7/1/2026)
• 1,000 (upon completion of on-the-job training)
• 1,500 (6 months after completion of on-the-job training)
• 2,500 (12 months after completion of on-the-job training)

Company Overview Norfolk Southern Corporation(NYSE: NSC) is a Fortune 300 organization and one of the nation’s premier transportation companies. Its Norfolk Southern Railway Company subsidiary operates approximately 19,500route milesin 22 states and the District of Columbia, serves every major container port in the eastern United States, and provides efficient connections to other rail carriers. Norfolk Southern is a major transporter of industrial products, including chemicals, agriculture, and metals and construction materials. In addition, the railroad operates the most extensive intermodal network in the East and is a principal carrier ofcoal, automobiles, and automotive parts.

By leveraging the unique backgrounds and viewpoints of our employees, we can create a culture of innovation, respect, and inclusion. Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity.