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Norfolk Southern
Kansas City, MO (In Person)
$68,000 Salary, Full-Time
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Position range in Missouri $68k•$68k Per Year Kansas City, MO Train Conductor .
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You'llbe trained to troubleshoot train issues, report incidents, and ensure compliance with safety procedures.
No prior railroad experience isrequired-we provide all the training you need to succeed. What You Should Know This is aseniority-based job.
You'llstart 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 workon-call, 24/7, with as little as90 minutes' notice. Expect to spend2-3days away from home weekly. You willbe requiredto join a union within60 daysafter completing training. Training On the job training lasts about20weeks, depending on the complexity of your assignedlocation,this training can go beyond20weeks.
Trainingincludes 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 provideshotelaccommodations, 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. Maintainaccuratedocumentation andcomply withall FRA and company safety regulations. Performadditionalduties as assigned. Additionalinformation about roles andresponsibilitiesare detailed in this video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v•ZdUABU2g_k Qualifications•Required Mustbe 18 years or older. Must hold a valid driver's license and have reliable transportation. Ability to report to work within90 minutes. Clean driving record in the past36 months, without any suspension, revocation, cancellation, or denial of your driver's license resulting from a drug or alcohol-related incident. Must nothave been involved in diversion or probation or pleaded guilty to a drug or alcohol-related driving incident. Must nothave 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 ...For full information see follow application link. 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.
Occupation:
Railroad Conductors and YardmastersLocation:
Kansas City, MO•64116Job Type:
Full Time (30 Hours or More)Posted:
05/04/2026 Positions available: 1Source:
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08/03/2026 Job #: 1361738400 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Required Schedule Full Time Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Description At Norfolk Southern, we believe that ourpeoplepowerprogress. Our culture is built on our SPIRIT values-Safety, Performance, Integrity, Respect, Innovation, and Teamwork-which guide how we work, lead, and grow together. Ifyou'reready to be part of a dynamic team and contribute to one of the nation's premier transportation companies, we invite you to explore theconductorrole. Conductorsare responsible forthe 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'llbe trained to troubleshoot train issues, report incidents, and ensure compliance with safety procedures.
No prior railroad experience isrequired-we provide all the training you need to succeed. What You Should Know This is aseniority-based job.
You'llstart 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 workon-call, 24/7, with as little as90 minutes' notice. Expect to spend2-3days away from home weekly. You willbe requiredto join a union within60 daysafter completing training. Training On the job training lasts about20weeks, depending on the complexity of your assignedlocation,this training can go beyond20weeks.
Trainingincludes 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 provideshotelaccommodations, 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. Maintainaccuratedocumentation andcomply withall FRA and company safety regulations. Performadditionalduties as assigned. Additionalinformation about roles andresponsibilitiesare detailed in this video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v•ZdUABU2g_k Qualifications•Required Mustbe 18 years or older. Must hold a valid driver's license and have reliable transportation. Ability to report to work within90 minutes. Clean driving record in the past36 months, without any suspension, revocation, cancellation, or denial of your driver's license resulting from a drug or alcohol-related incident. Must nothave been involved in diversion or probation or pleaded guilty to a drug or alcohol-related driving incident. Must nothave 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 ...For full information see follow application link. 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.