Train Conductor

Norfolk Southern

. Safely and efficiently move freight trains .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeConneaut • Ohio • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $240 per dayWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates the ability to safely operate and manage freight trains while adhering to FRA regulations and maintaining accurate documentation. Capable of performing physically demanding tasks and troubleshooting train issues in various weather conditions.

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Freight Train OperationFRA ComplianceRemote-Control Locomotive OperationElectronic Documentation ManagementPhysical Endurance

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Hard Skills

Train CouplingRailcar InspectionTroubleshooting Train IssuesHand Brake ApplicationWeight Lifting (Up to 85 lbs)Railcar Ladder ClimbingWalking on Uneven TerrainOperating Heavy Equipment

Soft Skills

Communication with CrewsTeam CollaborationProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's LicenseFRA Drug and Alcohol Screening

Industry Keywords

Freight TransportationRail Safety RegulationsUnion MembershipOn-Call AvailabilityNon-Traditional Shifts

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Safely and efficiently move freight trains
Build trains by coupling railcars and inspect trains, railcars, and equipment
Deliver railcars to customers and transport trains across long distances
Operate remote-control locomotives
Couple, align drawbars, apply hand brakes, and ride railcars
Manage electronic documentation and inspections
Troubleshoot train issues and report incidents
Communicate with crews, dispatchers, and yard controllers
Maintain accurate documentation and comply with FRA and company safety regulations
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 specified drug- or alcohol-related license violations
Must not have been involved in diversion or probation or pleaded guilty to a drug- or alcohol-related driving incident
Must not have refused a drug or alcohol test related to operating a motor vehicle
Must pass pre-employment FRA drug and alcohol screening
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Must be available to work on-call 24/7 with as little as 90 minutes’ notice
Expect to spend 2–3 days away from home weekly
Must join a union within 60 days after completing training
Must pass all classroom, field, and on-the-job training requirements, including written exams and field evaluations
Ability to lift and carry up to 85 lbs.
Ability to hang from a railcar ladder with 3 points of contact for 1 minute 15 seconds per side
Ability to walk several miles per shift on uneven terrain
Must meet FRA medical requirements for visual acuity, color vision, and hearing
Must work outdoors in all weather conditions and irregular schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and 12+ hour shifts
Preferred: experience working outdoors in various weather conditions
Preferred: experience with heavy equipment or physically demanding roles
Preferred: experience working non-traditional shifts, on call, and/or 12+ hour shifts

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 5 weeks of training
Weekly meal stipends during the first 5 weeks of training
Travel reimbursement from hire location to the training center
Medical insurance for employees and eligible dependents beginning the second calendar month
Dental insurance after one year
Life insurance after one year
401(k) eligibility after one year
Railroad Retirement benefits and taxes
Vacation eligibility of 2–5 weeks based on years of service
Overtime at $30/hour during on-the-job training