Railway Conductor

The role involves safe and efficient movement of freight trains, building trains by coupling railcars, delivering railcars to customers, transporting trains, and managing electronic documentation and inspections. Training is provided; no prior railroad experience is required.

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.

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

Clean driving record in the past 36 months with no drug- or alcohol-related incidents affecting driving privileges.

Must not have been involved in diversion or probation for drug or alcohol-related driving incidents.

Experience 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 meet FRA medical requirements, including vision, color vision, and hearing standards.

Ability to walk several miles per shift on uneven terrain.

Work outdoors in all weather conditions.

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

Training
On-the-job training lasts about 20 weeks, with initial weeks at the Norfolk Southern Training Center in McDonough, GA. The company provides hotel accommodations, weekly meal stipends, and travel reimbursement from the hire location. Training may extend beyond 20 weeks based on location and complexity. Completion requires passing classroom, field, and on-the-job requirements, including exams and evaluations on safety, hazmat, and signal rules.

Conductor Trainees earn a minimum of $200 per shift during on-the-job training, with overtime at $25/hour.

Medical insurance for employees and eligible dependents begins the second calendar month of employment; dental, life insurance, and 401(k) eligibility after one year.

Railroad Retirement benefits and taxes apply.

It serves major container ports on the eastern United States and provides extensive intermodal connections, including transport of coal, chemicals, metals, and automotive parts. NSC is committed to innovation, respect, and inclusion, and values diverse viewpoints and experiences.

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, or gender identity. Contact information and additional provider notes have been removed to maintain relevance and quality.

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