Mechanical Laborer - Enola, PA 2026

Norfolk Southern Corp.•East Pennsboro Township, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Norfolk Southern, the Mechanical Shop Laborer Trainee role is a hands-on, field-based position designed to prepare individuals for a career in mechanical operations. This is achieved through structured classroom instruction and on-the-job training. Trainees will learn to service locomotives, transport supplies, and perform essential support activities to ensure safe and efficient operations. The position is seniority-based and unionized, requiring availability for shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays, and potential extensive travel for training. Union membership is required within 60 days of establishing seniority. Training includes a Mechanical Safety Orientation in the first week and hands-on field training in locomotive service and shop operations, with lodging and travel reimbursement provided per union agreement.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
18 years of age or older.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and physical standards.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and perform heavy physical labor.
Must pass a post-offer medical examination, including a drug test.
Understand oral and written communication.
Problem-solving and troubleshooting ability.
Time management and organizational skills.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Must maintain alertness and concentration while working around heavy, moving equipment.
Ability to meet FRA medical requirements: Visual acuity (at least 20/40 in each eye separately and both together with or without corrective lenses).
Ability to meet FRA medical requirements: Hearing—no hearing loss greater than 40B average, at 500, 1000, and 2000 in better ear (can be met with hearing aid).
Frequently climbing on/off locomotives inside and outside the shop in all weather conditions.
Ability to stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, and walk long distances over uneven terrain.

Nice To Haves

Mechanical aptitude and basic computer skills.
Ability to obtain a Locomotive Service Engineer license through NS-provided training.
Veterans and transitioning service members encouraged to apply (roles such as 2T3X1, AE, AMT, 2141, 88U).

Responsibilities

Fuel locomotives and check/replenish oil levels.
Clean locomotive cabs, including restroom facilities.
Sand and wash locomotives.
Operate forklifts and other equipment.
Operate various vehicles; may be required to obtain CDL for Locomotive Service truck.
May operate locomotives within shop limits.
Clean and maintain related railroad facilities.
Perform other tasks as needed to ensure safe and efficient locomotive operations.
Transport supplies and materials between work and storage locations.
Complete other tasks as needed to ensure the proper and safe functioning of the locomotive.
Work safely to prevent on-the-job accidents and injuries.
Wear required protective equipment such as hard hat, hearing protection, and safety-toe boots.
Complete annual safety training and pass safety rules examinations.