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About the 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. You’ll be trained to troubleshoot train issues, report incidents, and ensure compliance with safety procedures. No prior railroad experience is required—we provide all the training you need to succeed.

Responsibilities

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.
Communicate effectively with crews, dispatchers, and yard controllers.
Maintain accurate documentation and comply with all FRA and company safety regulations.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

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 lift and carry up to 85 lbs.
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.
Must pass physical standards which may include but are not limited to: Hang Test, Visual acuity (at least 20/40 in each eye separately and both together with or without corrective lenses), Color vision—ability to pass specific FRA color vision tests (lenses used to improve color vision are not permitted), Hearing—no hearing loss greater than 40B average, at 500, 1000, and 2000 in better ear (can be met with hearing aid).

Skills

Troubleshoot train issues
Report incidents
Ensure compliance with safety procedures
Communication skills
Documentation management
Safety regulation compliance
Physical stamina
Alertness

Location

McDonough, GA (Training Center)

Work Type

On-call
24/7 availability
Irregular schedules
Nights
Weekends
Holidays
Safety-sensitive position

Experience Level

Seniority-based
Entry-level (training provided)

Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Salary/Compensations

Conductor Trainees earn a minimum of $240 per shift during on-the-job training, with overtime at $30/hour.
First-year conductors average $70,000 annually.
Experienced conductors average $84,000 annually.
Locomotive engineers earn a guaranteed minimum of $94,000, with potential to exceed $100,000.

Benefits

Medical insurance for employees and eligible dependents begins the second calendar month of employment.
Dental insurance after one year.
Life insurance after one year.
401(k) eligibility after one year.
Covered under Railroad Retirement benefits and taxes.
Vacation eligibility based on years of service (2 weeks after 2 years, 3 weeks after 6 years, 4 weeks after 15 years, 5 weeks after 23 years).

About the Company

Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) is a Fortune 300 organization and one of the nation’s premier transportation companies.
Norfolk Southern Railway Company subsidiary operates approximately 19,500 route miles in 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.
Major transporter of industrial products, including chemicals, agriculture, and metals and construction materials.
Operates the most extensive intermodal network in the East and is a principal carrier of coal, automobiles, and automotive parts.
Culture built on SPIRIT values—Safety, Performance, Integrity, Respect, Innovation, and Teamwork.
Believes in celebrating individuality and leveraging unique backgrounds and viewpoints to create a culture of innovation, respect, and inclusion.

Equal Opportunity

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.