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Norfolk Southern (NS) conductors are responsible for the safe and e?cient 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. A conductor's job can include responsibilities such as handling and interpreting electronic paperwork/track inventory, troubleshooting train issues such as making repairs, incident reporting, and inspection procedures The conductor position can often mean a signi?cant lifestyle change as the work schedule is often non-traditional due to the 24/7/365 industry and requires one to be available to work within a 90-minute notice. Compensation During training a Conductor Trainee (CT) will earn a basic day of $200, and any overtime worked in a single shift will be compensated at $25/hour. After training, conductors earn an average of $70,000 annually in their ?rst year. Conductors have the potential to earn more each year as they increase in level...Conductor, Training, Transportation, Benefits