Norfolk Southern · 14 hours ago
Chicago, IL Train Conductor
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$25/hr - $25/hrNorfolk Southern is a Fortune 300 organization and one of the nation’s premier transportation companies. They are seeking dedicated individuals to join their team as Train Conductors, responsible for ensuring the secure and efficient movement of freight trains, including coupling railcars and delivering them to local customers.
Freight ServiceLogisticsRailroadTransportation
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
Qualification
Required
Must prioritize safety to ensure the safe transport of freight
Must safely connect and disconnect railcars to assemble and disassemble trains as per the designated configuration
Must deliver railcars to local customers, ensuring safe, timely, and precise service
Must safely transport trains over long distances
Must maintain clear communication with other crew members, dispatchers, and relevant personnel to coordinate activities and respond to instructions
Must adhere to a non-traditional work schedule with availability on short notice
Must provide own transportation to the training area
Must report to work location within a 90-minute notice
Must have reliable transportation
Must join a union within 60 days of becoming a conductor and establishing a seniority date
Must work outdoors in all types of weather conditions
Must comply with random alcohol and drug testing as per the Federal Railroad Administration Guidelines
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.
Conductors can also qualify for up to 5 weeks of paid time off based on their work record and seniority.
Company
Norfolk Southern
Since 1827, Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) and its predecessor companies have safely moved the goods and materials that power the U.S. economy.
Founded in 1980
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1BKey Investors
Ancora
2025-07-29Acquired
2024-01-31Post Ipo Equity· $1B
1982-06-02IPO
Leadership Team
Mark George
President and Chief Executive Officer
John F. Orr
Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
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