Trainees eligible for starting bonuses of up to $5,000 in priority locations
ATLANTA, July 21,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern
Corporation (NYSE: NSC) today announced that it has increased
Conductor Trainee pay to $25 per
hour, with a minimum of $200 in
earnings per shift. Additionally, Conductor Trainees are
eligible for an on the job training incentive of $300 per bi-weekly pay period, provided they make
themselves available to work. Applicants can apply online at
Jobs.NSCorp.com.
"We are committed to ensuring our newest team members are
well-compensated while they work toward qualifying as conductors,"
said Brad Dodd, Director Talent
Acquisition at Norfolk Southern. "Norfolk Southern is a great fit
for those who want responsibility, autonomy, and take pride in
the work they do. We offer competitive compensation, best-in-class
healthcare benefits, technical training, and professional growth
opportunities."
Conductor trainees in priority locations have the opportunity to
earn up to $5,000 in starting
bonuses. Conductor trainees at the company's other locations can
earn up to $2,500 in starting
bonuses. Priority locations include:
- Bellevue,
Ohio
- Binghamton, New
York
- Cincinnati,
Ohio
- Conway,
Pennsylvania
- Decatur,
Illinois
- Elkhart,
Indiana
|
- Fort Wayne,
Indiana
- Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania
- Louisville,
Kentucky
- Peru,
Indiana
- Princeton,
Indiana
- Roanoke,
Virginia
|
In their first year, Norfolk Southern conductors earn an average
of $67,000, and have the potential to
earn more each year as they increase in levels of seniority. They
also participate in the Railroad Retirement System and have a
401(k) savings option, best-in-class healthcare coverage, all in
addition to other competitive benefits.
Norfolk Southern conductors are responsible for the safe and
efficient movement of freight trains. A conductor's job can include
coupling railcars to build trains, delivering railcars to local
customers, and transporting trains hundreds of miles. No prior
railroad experience is required, applicants only need to be 18
years of age, successfully complete a standard background check,
and meet physical requirements.
"One of the clear benefits of our industry is the opportunity
for future advancement and the potential for increased earnings,"
added Dodd. "Through their seniority, conductors will be promoted
to a locomotive engineer position that has guaranteed minimum
annual pay of approximately $94,000,
along with benefits. Many of our engineers earn more than
$100,000 with the work opportunities
at their locations."
Norfolk Southern utilizes a comprehensive training program for
both conductors and locomotive engineers, consisting of classroom
and field training. Successful completion of these programs is a
requirement for employment. Conductor trainees should expect to
complete a training program of approximately 16 weeks before
promoting to a conductor position. The first three weeks of
training occur at the Norfolk Southern Training Center in
McDonough, Georgia. The remaining
weeks of training take place at or near their hiring location. The
company provides all the technical training and tools conductors
need to be both safe and successful on the job.
About Norfolk Southern
Norfolk Southern
Corporation (NYSE: NSC) is one of the
nation's premier transportation companies, moving the goods and
materials that drive the U.S. economy. Norfolk Southern connects
customers to markets and communities to economic opportunity, with
safe, reliable, and sustainable shipping solutions. The
company's service area includes 22 states and the District of Columbia, every major container
port in the eastern United States,
and a majority of the U.S. population and manufacturing
base.
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