Train Conductor

Norfolk Southern

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

Posted 10/19/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $240 per dayWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operating and inspecting trains and railcars while adhering to safety regulations and maintaining accurate documentation. Capable of performing physical tasks in various weather conditions and working non-traditional shifts.

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Train InspectionRemote Control Locomotive OperationFRA ComplianceElectronic Documentation MaintenancePhysical Endurance

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Hard Skills

Train OperationRailcar CouplingTroubleshootingSafety Regulation ComplianceDocumentation Skills

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam CollaborationAdaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's LicenseFRA Drug and Alcohol Screening

Industry Keywords

Railroad OperationsFRA RegulationsUnion MembershipHazmat RulesSignal Rules

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and inspect trains, railcars, and equipment for safe operation
Operate remote control locomotives
Couple railcars, align drawbars, apply hand brakes, and ride railcars
Deliver railcars to customers and transport trains across long distances
Communicate with crews, dispatchers, and yard controllers
Maintain accurate electronic documentation
Perform inspections and troubleshoot train issues
Report incidents and comply with FRA and company safety regulations
Work on-call 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Fill in where needed on the extra board until sufficient seniority is gained to bid on a regular assignment
Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be 18 years or older
Must hold a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation
Ability to report to work within 90 minutes
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
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions
Ability to work non-traditional shifts, on call, and/or 12+ hour shifts
Ability to lift and carry up to 85 lbs.
Ability to hang from a rail car ladder with 3 points of contact for 1 minute 15 seconds per side
Ability to walk up to several miles per shift on uneven terrain
Must meet FRA medical requirements: visual acuity of at least 20/40 in each eye separately and both together, required color vision tests, and hearing requirements
Must pass all classroom, field, and on-the-job training requirements, including written exams and field evaluations covering physical characteristics, operating rules, safety, hazmat, and signal rules
Must join a union within 60 days after completing training

Benefits

Comp & perks

$5,000 retention bonus, paid in installments after training completion and at 6- and 12-month milestones
Hotel accommodations during the first five weeks of training
Weekly meal stipends during the first five weeks of training
Travel reimbursement from the hire location during the first five weeks of training
Overtime at $30/hour during on-the-job training
Medical insurance for employees and eligible dependents beginning 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
Vacation: 2 weeks after 2 years, 3 weeks after 6 years, 4 weeks after 15 years, and 5 weeks after 23 years