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Columbus, OH Train Conductor
Norfolk Southern Corp —Columbus, OH
- $94,000 - $100,000 a year
- Overtime
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
- Heavy equipment operation
- Travel reimbursement
- Dental insurance
Freight Conductor
CSX —Columbus, OH
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Outdoor work
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Transload Operator
Cando Rail & Terminals —Columbus, OH
- $20 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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Assistant Operator
Wabtec —Columbus, OH
- From $22 an hour
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- Windows
- Microsoft Office
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Certified Operator Trainee (NS)
Sperry Rail, Inc. —Columbus, OH
- $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Computer literacy
- DOT physical examination
- Paid training
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Marysville, OH- Rail Switching Technician
Railserve —Marysville, OH
- $19 - $21 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- Military
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Railroad Grapple Truck Operator (Railroad Rail Picking Exp. Required)
AmRail —United States
- Urgently hiring
- CDL B
- Background check
- Computer literacy
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Columbus, OH Train Conductor
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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…
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Columbus, OH Train Conductor
Norfolk Southern Corp —Columbus, OH
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…
$94,000 - $100,000 a year
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CSX —Columbus, OH
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Columbus, OH Train Conductor

Norfolk Southern Corp -
Columbus, OH

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Job Details

$94,000 - $100,000 a year

Benefits

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

Qualifications

Driver's License

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Date: Jun 29, 2026

Location: Columbus, OH, US, 43228 Columbus, OH, US, 43228

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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