TRAIN CONDUCTOR - MUSCLE SHOALS, AL

$85,000 - $100,000/Yr

Norfolk Southern - Muscle Shoals, AL

Full-time - Entry Level

Muscle Shoals, AL

Rail Transportation

About the position

As a Train Conductor at Norfolk Southern, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient movement of freight trains. This role involves various tasks such as coupling railcars, delivering railcars to customers, and transporting trains over long distances. The position requires flexibility in work hours and the ability to respond to short-notice calls for duty, making it a significant lifestyle change for many individuals.

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.

Requirements

• Must successfully complete a comprehensive 4-7 month training program including classroom and on-the-job training.
• Must qualify for a Conductors License after training.
• Reliable transportation is necessary to report to work within a 90-minute to 2-hour notice.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a safety-sensitive position is preferred.

Benefits

• Medical insurance for you, your spouse, and eligible dependents starting on the first day of the second calendar month of employment.
• Dental insurance eligibility after one year of employment.
• $20,000 life insurance plan for yourself.
• Participation in the Norfolk Southern 401(K) plan.
• Up to 5 weeks of paid time off based on work record and seniority.