Princeton, IN Train Conductor

divh2Princeton, IN Train Conductor/h2pNorfolk Southern (NS) invites dedicated individuals to join our team as Train Conductors. As a Train Conductor, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the secure and efficient movement of freight trains. This dynamic position encompasses a range of responsibilities, including coupling railcars to construct trains, delivering railcars to local customers, and transporting trains over extended distances. The conductor position can often mean a significant lifestyle change as the work schedule is often non-traditional and requires many to be available to work on a 90-minute notice./ppResponsibilities:/pulliPrioritize safety to ensure the safe transport of freight./liliSafely connect and disconnect railcars to assemble and disassemble trains as per the designated configuration./liliDeliver railcars to local customers, ensuring safe, timely, and precise service./liliSafely transport trains over long distances./liliMaintain clear communication with other crew members, dispatchers, and relevant personnel to coordinate activities and respond to instructions./liliAdhere to a non-traditional work schedule with availability on short notice./li/ulpCompensation:/pulliConductor Trainees (CT) during training: $25 per hour with a minimum of $200 per shift./liliAfter training, Conductors earn an average of $75,000 in the first year./liliExperienced Conductors average $85,000 per year./liliPromotion opportunities to Locomotive Engineer based on location needs and seniority./liliLocomotive Engineers have a minimum guarantee of approximately $94,000, with the potential to earn $100,000+./li/ulpTraining:/pulliComprehensive 47-month training program including Classroom and On-The-Job (OJT) Training./liliCTs are required to successfully complete training and qualify for a Conductors License./liliFirst 5 weeks of employment at NS Training Center in McDonough, GA./li/ulpIndividuals are responsible for providing their own transportation to the area. Norfolk Southern will provide the hotel accommodation, a mileage reimbursement, and a meal stipend during the 5-week training period in McDonough, GA. The remaining training will take place at or near the hire location for on-the-job training./ppWork Schedule:/pulliIrregular schedules determined by business needs./liliMany jobs are on-call 24/7 with a 90-minute notice when not on a scheduled off day./liliMinimum two rest days for every six consecutive working days./liliRoutine time away from home, 1-2 days at a time./li/ulpBenefits:/pulliMedical insurance for you, your spouse, and eligible dependents is provided on the first day of the second calendar month of employment./liliAfter one year of employment, you are eligible for dental insurance to cover yourself and eligible dependents, a $20,000 life insurance plan for yourself, and participation in the Norfolk Southern 401(K) plan./liliYou are subject to Railroad Retirement taxes paid at a rate equivalent to Social Security tax plus an additional 4.9%./liliYou are also covered by Railroad Retirement benefits and, following completion of the service requirement, you will be eligible for Railroad Retirement benefits./liliConductors can also qualify for up to 5 weeks of paid time off based on their work record and seniority./li/ulpUnion Membership:/pulliYou will be required to join a union within 60 days of becoming a conductor and establishing a seniority date./li/ulpWork Environment:/pulliA conductor should expect to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions. This may mean working in poor weather conditions day or night./li/ulpAlcohol and Drug Policy:/pulliConductors are subject to random alcohol and drug testing as per the Federal Railroad Administration Guidelines. The Norfolk Southern Policy is ZERO TOLERANCE./li/ul/div