Top 58 Railroad Jobs in Newark Nj

Jersey City, NJ Train Conductor
Norfolk Southern Corp —Jersey City, NJ
- $94,000 - $100,000 a year
- Overtime
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
- Heavy equipment operation
- Travel reimbursement
- Dental insurance
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Railroad Operations Coordinator - Gateway
Arcadis —Newark, NJ
- $150,000 - $215,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Engineering
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- AD&D insurance
Trainmaster - Bayway Terminal Switching - Linden, NJ
Bayway Terminal Switching, L.L.C. —Bayway, NJ
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- High school
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid training
- On-the-job training
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Railroad Administrative Assistant
Rail Management Services —Newark, NJ
- Urgently hiring
- Background check
- Inventory management
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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Conductor / Engineer - Bayway Terminal - Linden, NJ
Bayway Terminal Switching, L.L.C. —Bayway, NJ
- $25 - $30 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Management
- Basic math
- No experience needed
- Paid training
- On-the-job training
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Railroad Operations Coordinator - Hudson Tunnel Project
Parsons —Newark, NJ
- $134,100 - $241,400 a year
- Senior level
- Communication skills
- 10 years
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
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Automotive Railroad Inspector
Rail Management Services —Paterson, NJ
- Urgently hiring
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- No experience needed
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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Dual Certified Conductor / Locomotive Engineer - Linden, NJ
Bayway Terminal Switching, L.L.C. —Linden, NJ
- $25 - $30 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Management
- Basic math
- No experience needed
- Paid training
- On-the-job training
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Railroad Auto Inspector
Rail Management Services —Newark, NJ
- Urgently hiring
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- No experience needed
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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Rail/Track PE
Jacobs —Morristown, NJ
- $120,000 - $150,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- Analysis skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Interface Manager - Rail and Transit
Parsons —New York, NY
- $148,300 - $266,900 a year
- 7 years
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
Railroad Stock Worker II
Metropolitan Transportation Authority —Brooklyn, NY
- $36.64 an hour
- Online Application
- Mid-level
- Forklift
- Driver's License
Train Flagman
Sitework Solutions, Inc —Brooklyn, NY
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- US work authorization
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
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Rail Terminal Auto Unloader
Rail Management Services —Newark, NJ
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- No high school diploma
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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Rail/Track EIT
Jacobs —Morristown, NJ
- $100,000 - $125,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Civil engineering
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Railroad Operations Coordinator
Mace —New York, NY
- From $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Budgeting
- Senior level
Senior Road Foreman, Engines
NJ Transit —Hoboken, NJ
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Supervising experience
- 1 year
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Conductor SIRTOA
Metropolitan Transportation Authority —Staten Island, NY
- $24.33 an hour
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Outdoor work
- Paid holidays
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Rail Terminal Hostler Driver
Rail Management Services —Jersey City, NJ
- $19.60 - $24.00 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
AirTrain Agent II
ALSTOM —Jamaica, NY
- $27.55 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED

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Jersey City, NJ Train Conductor

Norfolk Southern Corp -
Jersey City, NJ

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Job Details

$94,000 - $100,000 a year
7 days ago

Benefits

Travel reimbursement
Dental insurance
401(k)
On-the-job training
Life insurance

Qualifications

Driver's License

Full Job Description

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Date: Jul 21, 2026

Location: Jersey City, NJ, US, 7307 Jersey City, NJ, US, 7307 Jersey City, NJ, US, 7307

Company: Norfolk Southern Corp.

At Norfolk Southern, we believe that our people power progress. Our culture is built on our SPIRIT values—Safety, Performance, Integrity, Respect, Innovation, and Teamwork—which guide how we work, lead, and grow together. If you're ready to be part of a dynamic team and contribute to one of the nation’s premier transportation companies, we invite you to explore the conductor role.

Conductors are responsible for the safe and efficient movement of freight trains. This includes building trains by coupling railcars, delivering railcars to customers, transporting trains across long distances, and managing electronic documentation and inspections. You’ll be trained to troubleshoot train issues, report incidents, and ensure compliance with safety procedures. No prior railroad experience is required—we provide all the training you need to succeed.

What You Should Know

This is a seniority-based job. You'll start out on the extra board, filling in where needed, until you build enough seniority to bid on a regular assignment.

You must be available to work on-call, 24/7, with as little as 90 minutes’ notice.

Expect to spend 2-3 days away from home weekly.

You will be required to join a union within 60 days after completing training.

Training

On the job training lasts about 20 weeks, depending on the complexity of your assigned location, this training can go beyond 20 weeks. Training includes classroom instruction, field training, and on-the-job experience. The first 5 weeks take place at the Norfolk Southern Training Center in McDonough, GA. During this time, the company provides hotel accommodations, weekly meal stipends, and travel reimbursement from your hire location. The remaining weeks of training will be completed at your assigned location.

To successfully complete the program and earn your promotion and certification, you must pass all classroom, field, and on-the-job requirements. This includes written exams and field evaluations covering physical characteristics, operating rules, safety, hazmat, and signal rules.

Job 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.

Additional information about roles and responsibilities are detailed in this video: https://next.frame.io/share/ee753722-c41b-45c7-b14c-8a77fff0cbcc/view/d60b2ce8-7039-4ff7-8015-a6f76356e46c

Qualifications – Required

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.

Qualifications – Preferred

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.

Physical and Mental Job Requirements

Ability to lift and carry up to 85 lbs.

Must pass physical standards which may include but are not limited to:

Hang Test

Ability to hang from a rail car ladder with 3 points of contact (2 feet & 1 hand) for 1 minute 15 seconds per side.

Ability to walk up to several miles per shift on uneven terrain.

Ability to meet FRA medical requirements:

Visual acuity (at least 20/40 in each eye separately and both together with or without corrective lenses).

Color vision—ability to pass specific FRA color vision tests (lenses used to improve color vision are not permitted).

Hearing—no hearing loss greater than 40B average, at 500, 1000, and 2000 in better ear (can be met with hearing aid).

Work Conditions

Work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Irregular schedules, including on-call, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Must be available for call 24/7.

This is a safety-sensitive position requiring constant alertness while working around heavy, moving, potentially hazardous locomotive engines.

Compensation and Benefits

Conductor Trainees earn a minimum of $240 per shift during on-the-job training, with overtime at $30/hour.

First-year conductors average $70,000 annually; experienced conductors average $84,000.

Locomotive engineers earn a guaranteed minimum of $94,000, with potential to exceed $100,000.

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.

Vacation Eligibility

Years of Service / Weeks of Vacation *

Two (2) or more years - 2 Weeks

Six (6) or more years - 3 Weeks

Fifteen (15) or more years - 4 Weeks

Twenty-three (23) - 5 Weeks

Company Overview

Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) is a Fortune 300 organization and one of the nation’s premier transportation companies. Its Norfolk Southern Railway Company subsidiary operates approximately 19,500 route miles in 22 states and the District of Columbia, serves every major container port in the eastern United States, and provides efficient connections to other rail carriers. Norfolk Southern is a major transporter of industrial products, including chemicals, agriculture, and metals and construction materials. In addition, the railroad operates the most extensive intermodal network in the East and is a principal carrier of coal, automobiles, and automotive parts.

At Norfolk Southern, we believe in celebrating our individuality. By leveraging the unique backgrounds and viewpoints of our employees, we can create a culture of innovation, respect, and inclusion. We know that employees thrive in a workplace where differing viewpoints, ideas, and experiences are freely shared and valued. As such, we encourage all employees to contribute their distinctive skills and capabilities to our organization.

Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Together, we power progress.

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railroad jobs in newark nj

Jersey City, NJ Train Conductor

Railroad Operations Coordinator - Gateway

Trainmaster - Bayway Terminal Switching - Linden, NJ

Railroad Administrative Assistant

Conductor / Engineer - Bayway Terminal - Linden, NJ

Railroad Operations Coordinator - Hudson Tunnel Project

Automotive Railroad Inspector

Dual Certified Conductor / Locomotive Engineer - Linden, NJ

Railroad Auto Inspector

Rail/Track PE

Interface Manager - Rail and Transit

Railroad Stock Worker II

Train Flagman

Rail Terminal Auto Unloader

Rail/Track EIT

Railroad Operations Coordinator

Senior Road Foreman, Engines

Conductor SIRTOA

Rail Terminal Hostler Driver

AirTrain Agent II

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