Roanoke, VA Train Conductor
About The Position
At Norfolk Southern, our culture is built on our SPIRIT values—Safety, Performance, Integrity, Respect, Innovation, and Teamwork. We are looking for individuals to join our team as Train Conductors, responsible for the safe and efficient movement of freight trains. This role involves building trains by coupling railcars, delivering railcars to customers, transporting trains across long distances, and managing electronic documentation and inspections. You will be trained to troubleshoot train issues, report incidents, and ensure compliance with safety procedures. No prior railroad experience is required as comprehensive training is provided.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Must hold a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation.
- Ability to report to work within 90 minutes.
- Clean driving record in the past 36 months, without any suspension, revocation, cancellation, or denial of your driver's license resulting from a drug or alcohol-related incident.
- Must not have been involved in diversion or probation or pleaded guilty to a drug or alcohol-related driving incident.
- Must not have refused to undergo a drug or alcohol test related to the operation of a motor vehicle.
- Must pass pre-employment Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) drug and alcohol screening.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working outdoors in various weather conditions.
- Experience with heavy equipment or in physically demanding roles.
- Experience working non-traditional shifts, on call, and/or 12+ hour shifts.
Responsibilities
- Build and inspect trains, railcars, and equipment for safe operation.
- Operate remote control locomotives and perform tasks such as coupling, aligning drawbars, applying hand brakes, and riding railcars.
- Communicate effectively with crews, dispatchers, and yard controllers.
- Maintain accurate documentation and comply with all FRA and company safety regulations.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance for employees and eligible dependents begins the second calendar month of employment.
- After one year: dental, life insurance, and 401(k) eligibility.
- Covered under Railroad Retirement benefits and taxes.
- $5,000.00 Retention Bonus (Effective 7/1/2026)
- $1,000 (upon completion of on-the-job training)
- $1,500 (6 months after completion of on-the-job training)
- $2,500 (12 months after completion of on-the-job training)
- Vacation eligibility based on years of service (2 weeks for 2+ years, 3 weeks for 6+ years, 4 weeks for 15+ years, 5 weeks for 23+ years).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
