Mingo JCT, OH Train Conductor

Norfolk Southern Corporation • Mingo Junction, OH • 7h ago

Mingo JCT, OH Train Conductor Job Description Norfolk Southern (NS) conductors are responsible for the safe and ecient movement of freight trains. A conductor's job can include coupling railcars to build trains, delivering railcars to local customers, and transporting trains hundreds of miles. A conductor's job can include responsibilities such as handling and interpreting electronic paperwork/track inventory, troubleshooting train issues such as making repairs, incident reporting, and inspection procedures The conductor position can often mean a signicant lifestyle change as the work schedule is often non-traditional due to the 24/7/365 industry and requires one to be available to work within a 90-minute notice. Please use the links below to see our Frequently Asked Questions and watch a short video detailing the roles and responsibilities of a conductor prior to submitting your application. Conductor FAQs Conductor Job Overview (YouTube) Compensation During training a Conductor Trainee (CT) will earn $25 per hour, with a minimum $200 in earnings per shift excluding weekends. After training, conductors earn an average of $70,000 annually in their rst year. Conductors have the potential to earn more each year as they increase in levels of their union seniority. Experienced conductors earn an average of $84,000 per year. Based on your location's needs and seniority, a conductor will be required to promote to a locomotive engineer position. A locomotive engineer is assigned to an extra board that has a guarantee minimum earnings of approximately $94,000. Many engineers will often earn $100,000+ due to work opportunities at their location. Training and Schedule Training Norfolk Southern utilizes a comprehensive training program for both conductor and locomotive engineer, consisting of classroom and eld training. Successful completion of these programs is a requirement for employment. CTs should expect to go through a training program of approximately 14-16 weeks before promoting to a conductor position. The rst 5 weeks of employment will occur at the NS Training Center in McDonough, GA. Individuals 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 11-13 weeks of training will take place at or near the hire location for on-the-job training. Successful completion of Norfolk Southern training program results in receiving an FRA Certification as a Qualified Conductor serving in freight train service. As a requirement of certification, the trainee is required to pass a series of written test pertinent to the application of rules: safety, hazmat, signals and field evaluations. Work Schedule A CT will expect to work a schedule similar to that of a regular conductor. As a conductor you will most likely be assigned to a conductors' extra board. Conductor extra boards have schedules with a minimum of two rest days for every six consecutive working days. While not on your rest days, you are subject to be called to work 24 hours a day, on an as-needed basis. Extra board work schedules are irregular and are determined by business needs. Conductor's and CTs are available by federal law to work up to 12'00" daily. You should be prepared to work a full day. You will be required to report to your work location within a 90-minute to 2-hour notice. regardless of time of day. Reliable transportation is necessary. Further, conductors should expect to routinely spend time away from home, 1-2 days at a time. Additional Information Benefits Medical insurance for you, your spouse, and eligible dependents is provided on the first day of the second calendar month of employment. After one year of employment, you are eligible for dental i

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