Princeton, IN Train Conductor | June 2026 Hire
$70,000–$84,000 year
On-site · Princeton, Indiana, United States
Job Summary
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 FRA and company safety regulations; participate in a multi-week training program including classroom, field, and on-the-job instruction with hotel stays and travel reimbursements; 2-3 days away from home weekly; on-call availability 24/7; join the union within 60 days after training; extensive on-the-job training at NS locations with progression to regular assignments; role requires safety-sensitive duties and adherence to strict safety standards.
Required Qualifications
- 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
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
- Must pass pre-employment FRA drug and alcohol screening
- 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 be able to work on-call 24/7 with 90 minutes notice
- Must be able to lift up to 85 lbs
- Must meet FRA medical requirements (vision, color vision, hearing)
- Must be physically capable of outdoor work in various conditions
- Must complete training and obtain promotion/certification
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