Macon, GA Train Conductor at Norfolk Southern in Macon, GA

Summary: Norfolk Southern is one of the nation’s premier transportation companies, seeking to hire conductors to ensure the safe and efficient movement of freight trains. Conductors will be responsible for building trains, operating remote control locomotives, and maintaining compliance with safety regulations while receiving comprehensive training. 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 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: Physical fitness, Safety compliance Important Skills: Heavy equipment experience Nice-to-Have Skills: Effective communication 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.