Bellevue, OH Train Conductor

Norfolk Southern Corporation • Bellevue, OH • 4h ago

Bellevue, OH Train Conductor
Job Description
Norfolk 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.
Please use the links below to watch a short video detailing the roles and responsibilities of a conductor prior to submitting your application.
Conductor Job Overview (YouTube)
Responsibilities:
Prioritize safety to ensure the safe transport of freight.
Safely connect and disconnect railcars to assemble and disassemble trains as per the designated configuration.
Deliver railcars to local customers, ensuring safe, timely, and precise service.
Safely transport trains over long distances.
Maintain clear communication with other crew members, dispatchers, and relevant personnel to coordinate activities and respond to instructions.
Adhere to a non-traditional work schedule with availability on short notice.
Compensation:
Conductor Trainees (CT) during training: $25 per hour with a minimum of $200 per shift.
After training, Conductors earn an average of $75,000 in the first year.
Experienced Conductors average $85,000 per year.
Promotion opportunities to Locomotive Engineer based on location needs and seniority.
Locomotive Engineers have a minimum guarantee of approximately $94,000, with the potential to earn $100,000+.
Training:
Comprehensive 4-7-month training program including Classroom and On-The-Job (OJT) Training.
CT's are required to successfully complete training and qualify for a Conductors License
First 5weeks of employment at 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 training will take place at or near the hire location for on-the-job training.
Additional Information
Work Schedule
Irregular schedules determined by business needs.
Many jobs are on-call 24/7 with a 90-minute notice when not on a scheduled off day.
Minimum two rest days for every six consecutive working days.
Routine time away from home, 1-2 days at a time.
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.
You will be required to report to your work location within a 90-minute notice. regardless of time of day. Reliable transportation is necessary.
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 insurance to cover yourself and eligible dependents, a $20,000 life insurance plan for yourself, and participation in the Norfolk Southern 401(K) plan.
You are subject to Railroad Retirement taxes paid at a rate equivalent to Social Security tax plus an additional 4.9%. You are also covered by Railroad Retirement benefits and, following completion of the service requirement, you wil

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