Moberly, MO Train Conductor | June 2026 Hire

Moberly, MO Train Conductor | June 2026 Hire 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. No prior railroad experience is requiredwe provide all the training you need to succeed.

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. Must be 18 years or older.

Must hold a valid driver's license and have reliable transportation. 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 pass pre-employment Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) drug and alcohol screening.

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. 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). Work outdoors in all weather conditions. Irregular schedules, including on-call, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Conductor

Trainees earn a minimum of $200 per shift during on-the-job training, with overtime at $25/hour. 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.

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. By leveraging the unique backgrounds and viewpoints of our employees, we can create a culture of innovation, respect, and inclusion.

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.