Manassas, VA Train Conductor
Norfolk Southern Corp., Manassas, VA, United States
Company:
Norfolk Southern Corp.
Overview At Norfolk Southern, we believe that our peoplepowerprogress. Our culture is built on our SPIRIT values—Safety, Performance, Integrity, Respect, Innovation, and Teamwork—which guide how we work, lead, and grow together. If you're ready to be part of a dynamic team and contribute to one of the nation’s premier transportation companies, we invite you to explore the conductor role.
Job 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.
Must hold a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation.
Ability to report to work within 90 minutes.
Meet driving record requirements and FRA drug and alcohol screening as part of pre-employment.
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Qualifications – Preferred
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.
Training On-the-job training lasts about 20 weeks, depending on location. Training includes classroom instruction, field training, and on-the-job experience. The first 5 weeks take place at the Norfolk Southern Training Center in McDonough, GA. Hotel accommodations, weekly meal stipends, and travel reimbursement are provided from the hire location. The remaining weeks are completed at the assigned location. To successfully complete the program and earn promotion and certification, you must pass all classroom, field, and on-the-job requirements, including written exams and field evaluations covering physical characteristics, operating rules, safety, hazmat, and signal rules.
Work Conditions Work outdoors in all weather conditions. Irregular schedules, including on-call, nights, weekends, and holidays. Must be available for call 24/7. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring constant alertness around heavy, moving, potentially hazardous locomotive engines.
Compensation and Benefits Conductor Trainees earn a minimum of $200 per shift during on-the-job training, with overtime at $25/hour. First-year conductors average $70,000 annually; experienced conductors average $84,000. Locomotive engineers earn a guaranteed minimum of $94,000, with potential to exceed $100,000. 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.
Employment Details Seniority-based role; start on the extra board and bid on regular assignments as you gain seniority. You 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. You will be required to join a union within 60 days after completing training.
Company Overview Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) is a Fortune 300 organization and a premier transportation company. Its subsidiary operates approximately 19,500 route miles in 22 states and the District of Columbia, serving major container ports in the eastern United States and providing connections to other rail carriers. The railroad operates the most extensive intermodal network in the East and is a principal carrier of coal, automobiles, and automotive parts.
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. Together, we power progress.
@2023 Norfolk Southern Corp. 650 W. Peachtree Street NW Atlanta, Georgia 30308
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Norfolk Southern Corp.
Overview At Norfolk Southern, we believe that our peoplepowerprogress. Our culture is built on our SPIRIT values—Safety, Performance, Integrity, Respect, Innovation, and Teamwork—which guide how we work, lead, and grow together. If you're ready to be part of a dynamic team and contribute to one of the nation’s premier transportation companies, we invite you to explore the conductor role.
Job 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.
Must hold a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation.
Ability to report to work within 90 minutes.
Meet driving record requirements and FRA drug and alcohol screening as part of pre-employment.
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Qualifications – Preferred
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.
Training On-the-job training lasts about 20 weeks, depending on location. Training includes classroom instruction, field training, and on-the-job experience. The first 5 weeks take place at the Norfolk Southern Training Center in McDonough, GA. Hotel accommodations, weekly meal stipends, and travel reimbursement are provided from the hire location. The remaining weeks are completed at the assigned location. To successfully complete the program and earn promotion and certification, you must pass all classroom, field, and on-the-job requirements, including written exams and field evaluations covering physical characteristics, operating rules, safety, hazmat, and signal rules.
Work Conditions Work outdoors in all weather conditions. Irregular schedules, including on-call, nights, weekends, and holidays. Must be available for call 24/7. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring constant alertness around heavy, moving, potentially hazardous locomotive engines.
Compensation and Benefits Conductor Trainees earn a minimum of $200 per shift during on-the-job training, with overtime at $25/hour. First-year conductors average $70,000 annually; experienced conductors average $84,000. Locomotive engineers earn a guaranteed minimum of $94,000, with potential to exceed $100,000. 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.
Employment Details Seniority-based role; start on the extra board and bid on regular assignments as you gain seniority. You 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. You will be required to join a union within 60 days after completing training.
Company Overview Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) is a Fortune 300 organization and a premier transportation company. Its subsidiary operates approximately 19,500 route miles in 22 states and the District of Columbia, serving major container ports in the eastern United States and providing connections to other rail carriers. The railroad operates the most extensive intermodal network in the East and is a principal carrier of coal, automobiles, and automotive parts.
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. Together, we power progress.
@2023 Norfolk Southern Corp. 650 W. Peachtree Street NW Atlanta, Georgia 30308
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