Train Conductor

Norfolk Southern

Conductor responsible for safe and efficient freight train operations for Norfolk Southern Corporation. Building and delivering trains while ensuring safety compliance.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeHarrisburg • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $84,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in safely operating freight trains, managing electronic documentation, and ensuring compliance with FRA safety regulations. Capable of troubleshooting train issues and maintaining accurate records while working in various weather conditions and non-traditional shifts.

Highest-signal resume keywords

FRA ComplianceTrain OperationElectronic Documentation ManagementTroubleshooting SkillsHeavy Equipment Experience

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Hard Skills

Train CouplingFreight TransportationIncident ReportingSafety Procedure ComplianceDocumentation Maintenance

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Freight TrainsRailcarsFederal Railroad AdministrationDrug and Alcohol ScreeningOutdoor Work Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conductors are responsible for the safe and efficient movement of freight trains.
Building trains by coupling railcars.
Delivering railcars to customers.
Transporting trains across long distances.
Managing electronic documentation and inspections.
Trained to troubleshoot train issues, report incidents, and ensure compliance with safety procedures.
Maintain accurate documentation and comply with all FRA and company safety regulations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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: Experience working outdoors in various weather conditions.
Preferred: Experience with heavy equipment or in physically demanding roles.
Preferred: Experience working non-traditional shifts, on call, and/or 12+ hour shifts.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.
Vacation eligibility.