Louisville, KY Train Conductor

Louisville, KY Train Conductor – Norfolk Southern

Norfolk Southern (NS) invites dedicated individuals to join our team as Train Conductors. In this role you play a pivotal position in ensuring the secure and efficient movement of freight trains across the nation.

• 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 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.

• Conductor Trainees (CT) during training: $25 per hour with a minimum of $200 per shift.
• After training, Conductors earn an average of $75,000 in the first year.
• Experienced Conductors average $85,000 per year.
• Promotion opportunities to Locomotive Engineer based on location needs and seniority.
• Locomotive Engineers have a minimum guarantee of approximately $94,000, with the potential to earn $100,000+.

• Comprehensive 4–7 month training program including classroom and on‑the‑job training.
• CTs must successfully complete training and qualify for a Conductor’s License.
• First five weeks of employment at NS Training Center in McDonough, GA.

Individuals are responsible for providing their own transportation to the training area. Norfolk Southern will provide hotel accommodation, a mileage reimbursement, and a meal stipend during the 5‑week training period in McDonough, GA. The remaining training takes place at or near the hire location.

• Irregular schedules determined by business needs.
• Many jobs are on‑call 24/7 with a 90‑minute notice when not on a scheduled off day.
• Minimum two rest days for every six consecutive working days.
• Routine time away from home, 1–2 days at a time.

A CT will be expected to work a schedule similar to that of a regular conductor. Conductors are subject to 24‑hour on‑call availability outside of scheduled rest days and must be able to report to the work location within a 90‑minute notice regardless of time of day. Reliable transportation is necessary.

• Medical insurance for you, your spouse, and eligible dependents starts the second calendar month of employment.
• After one year, eligibility for dental insurance, a $20,000 life insurance plan, and participation in Norfolk Southern’s 401(k) plan.
• Railroad Retirement taxes paid at a rate equivalent to Social Security plus an additional 4.9%.
• Potential for up to 5 weeks of paid time off based on work record and seniority.
• Union membership required within 60 days of becoming a conductor.
• Additional benefit details are available at

• Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Conductors are subject to random alcohol and drug testing as per FAA guidelines. Norfolk Southern maintains a ZERO TOLERANCE drug‑free workplace policy.

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, serving every major container port in the eastern United States and providing efficient connections to other rail carriers.

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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  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
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