Altoona, PA Train Conductor
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- Reliable transportation is necessary.
- Conductors are subject to random alcohol and drug testing as per the Federal Railroad Administration Guidelines.
- The Norfolk Southern Policy is ZERO TOLERANCE. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
- You will be required to join a union within 60 days of becoming a conductor and establishing a seniority date.
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.
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 will be eligible for Railroad Retirement benefits.
- Conductors can also qualify for up to 5 weeks of paid time off based on their work record and seniority.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
