Norfolk Southern→
Harrisburg, PA Train Conductor
Entry LevelOn-site
Location
Harrisburg, PA
Salary
$70k–$84k/yr
Experience
Not specified
Posted
1 month ago
Skills
safety compliancetrain operationheavy equipment experiencephysical endurance
Job Description
Summary: Norfolk Southern is one of the nation’s premier transportation companies, seeking a Train Conductor to ensure the safe and efficient movement of freight trains. The role involves building trains, managing documentation, and ensuring compliance with safety procedures, with training provided for all new hires.
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
- Additional information about roles and responsibilities are detailed in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZdUABU2g_k
Required Qualifications:
- 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
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working 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
Required Skills: Safety compliance, Train operation
Important Skills: Heavy equipment experience, Physical endurance
Benefits: Medical insurance for employees and eligible dependents begins the second calendar month of employment., After one year: dental, life insurance, and 401(k) eligibility., Covered under Railroad Retirement benefits and taxes.
Benefits
Medical insurance for employees and eligible dependents begins the second calendar month of employment.
After one year: dental, life insurance, and 401(k) eligibility.
Covered under Railroad Retirement benefits and taxes.