A 2026 Mechanical Supervisor Trainee

Norfolk Southern • Altoona, PA • 1d ago

Reference #: 1324083800 Requisition 39048: 2026 A1 Mechanical Supervisor Trainee A resume helps you stand out to hiring managers and recruiters; your resume communicates your experience and your brand. While it is not required, we encourage you to include an up-to-date resume along with a completed job application to give you the best opportunity to be considered. A complete resume helps us to better understand your unique background, relevant experiences, and passions. We look forward to learning about you.

Job Description

Please note that this position is available for the following locations: GA-Atlanta, PA-Enola, PA-Conway, IN-Elkhart, IL-Chicago, TN-Chattanooga, IL-Decatur, OH-Bellevue, VA-Norfolk, AL-Birmingham, VA-Roanoke, PA-Altoona

If you're looking for a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, this could be an amazing start to your Norfolk Southern career.This not a desk job and will require the majority of your time spent in the field. Watch the 2-minute video below to see a day in the life as a Mechanical Supervisor Trainee.

http://bit.ly/NSMechSupVid

Job Description: Mechanical Supervisors efficiently and effectively lead world-class teams ranging from roughly 8-25skilledlaborers constructing, repairing, and maintaining locomotives and rail cars. During training, you will learn how to conduct inspections and repairs at the component level on both locomotives and railcars. You will become familiar with the compliance standards of NS, the Association of American Railroads (AAR) and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). You will also learn about various process improvement efforts throughout Norfolk Southern. After a six-month training program that includes classroom training and, on the job, supervisory training, you will be promoted to Mechanical Supervisor at either a locomotive shop or a freight car repair facility.

What Makes a Successful Mechanical Supervisor Trainee? Leadership experience with the ability to handle conflict and foster a positive work environment Ability to promote a culture of safety awareness and accident prevention. Ability to relocate and work flexible days/hours as determined by business needs Some knowledge and maintenance experience of engines and machinery Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new/proprietary programs Excellent communication skills Demonstrates a willingness to learn new skills

Education / Experience Bachelor's/Master's degree Preferred Degree Paths:Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electro-Mechanical Engineering,Electrical Engineering Technology, or similar field of study

Work Environment Willing to relocate anywhere throughout our 22-state network On-Call: Yes Weekend Work: Yes Shift Work: Yes Environment: Field/Machine Shop Travel Required: up to 4 trips per year after initial training program

Benefits: Competitive salary, relocation, and benefits package Opportunities for career advancement and professional development Dynamic work environment with a focus on teamwork and innovation Commitment to employee safety and well-being Company Overview Since 1827, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) and its predecessor companies have safely moved the goods and materials that drive the U.S. economy. Today, it operates a customer-centric and operations-driven freight transportation network. Committed to furthering sustainability, Norfolk Southern helps its customers avoid 15 million tons of yearly carbon emissions by shipping via rail. Its dedicated team members deliver more than 7 million carloads annually, from agriculture to consumer goods, and is the largest rail shipper of auto products and metals in North America. Norfolk Southern also has the most extensive intermodal network in the eastern U.S., serving a majority of the country's population and manufacturing base, with connections to every major container port on the Atlantic coast as well as the Gulf of Mexico and Great Lakes. Learn more by visiting www.NorfolkSouthern.com.

At Norfolk Southern, we believe in celebrating our individuality. By leveraging the unique backgrounds and viewpoints of our employees, we can create a culture of innovation, respect, and inclusion. We know that employees thrive in a workplace where differing viewpoints, ideas, and experiences are freely shared and valued. As such, we encourage all employees to contribute their distinctive skills and capabilities to our organization.

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.

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