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Experienced Train Conductor
Norfolk Southern. Build, inspect, and prepare trains and railcars for safe movement .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in railroad operations, including safe movement of trains and railcars, adherence to safety procedures, and effective communication with crew and personnel. Holds a current FRA conductor certification and possesses the physical capabilities required for conductor duties.
Highest-signal resume keywords
FRA Conductor CertificationRailroad Conductor ExperienceRemote Control Locomotive OperationSafety Procedures CompliancePhysical Requirements for Conductor Duties
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Hard Skills
Train InspectionRailcar PreparationSwitch OperationHand Brake ApplicationCoupling and Uncoupling RailcarsDrawbar AlignmentEquipment Issue IdentificationDocumentation CompletionOperating Rules KnowledgeSafety-Sensitive Position Requirements
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem-Solving
Tools & Technologies
Rail EquipmentRemote Control Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
FRA Conductor Certification
Industry Keywords
Freight Train OperationsRailroad Safety ProceduresRegulatory ComplianceOn-Call AssignmentsOutdoor Work Conditions
Tech Stack
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About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- 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
- 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
- Complete a short Norfolk Southern familiarization program at the Training Center
- Fill assignments from an extra board based on operational needs and seniority
Requirements
What you’ll need- Current, active FRA conductor certification
- Previous railroad conductor experience
- At least 18 years of age
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Ability to report to work within required call times
- Ability to meet applicable pre-employment and safety-sensitive position requirements
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Ability to walk several miles during a shift, including over uneven terrain
- Ability to safely climb, ride, and work on or around rail equipment
- Ability to meet applicable medical, vision, color vision, and hearing requirements
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of conductor duties
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Ability to work irregular schedules, including on-call assignments, nights, weekends, and holidays
- Availability for call based on assignment and operating needs
Benefits
Comp & perks- Up to $50,000 signing bonus for certified conductors hired into a priority location
- $30,000 signing bonus for regular/traditional locations
- Additional $25,000 relocation bonus for relocating to a priority location
- Job-for-life commitment for union employees
- Minimum of $240 per shift during on-the-job training
- Overtime at $30/hour during on-the-job training
- Medical insurance for employee and eligible dependents starting the second calendar month of employment
- Dental insurance after one year
- Life insurance after one year
- 401(k) eligibility after one year
- Railroad Retirement benefits and taxes
- Paid vacation: 1 week after 1 year, 2 weeks after 2 years, 3 weeks after 8 years, 4 weeks after 17 years, 5 weeks after 25 years
- Short familiarization period
- Union employee benefits