Qureos Mentor

Norfolk Southern

<p></p><div><p><b>Date: </b>Sep 4, 2025
</p><div><b>Location:</b> Atlanta, GA, US, 30318 <div></div>Atlanta, GA, US, 30309 <div></div>Birmingham, AL, US, 35210 <div></div>Decatur, IL, US, 62521 <div></div>Bellevue, OH, US, 44811 <div></div>Conway, PA, US, 15027 <div></div>Chicago, IL, US, 60609 <div></div>Elkhart, IN, US, 46517 <div></div>Altoona, PA, US, 16601 <div></div>Enola, PA, US, 17025 <div></div>Chattanooga, TN, US, 37403 <div></div>Norfolk, VA, US, 23508 <div></div>Roanoke, VA, US, 24013-1042
</div><p><b>Company: </b>Norfolk Southern Corp.
</p><div><div>Requisition 39049: Summer 2026 Mechanical Engineering Intern</div>
<div><b><i>A resume helps you stand out to hiring managers and recruiters; your resume communicates your experience and your brand. While it is not required, we encourage you to include an up-to-date resume along with a completed job application to give you the best opportunity to be considered. A complete resume helps us to better understand your unique background, relevant experiences, and passions. We look forward to learning about you.</i></b></div>
<div><div><div><div>
Job Description</div>
</div><div><div>
#LI-VR1</div>
<div>
This internship is available in the following locations: <b>Altoona-PA, Birmingham-AL, Chattanooga-TN, Elkhart-IN, Atlanta-GA, Enola-PA, Bellevue-Oh, Conway, PA, Decatur, IL, Chicago, IL, Roanoke, VA, Norfolk, VA, Staff- HQ ATL</b></div><br>
<div><b>
A Day in the Life of a Mechanical Intern</b></div>
<div>
As an intern working with the Mechanical team, you will gain real life work experience during your college academic career. You will develop skills related to managing hourly employees that maintain, repair, and overhaul our extensive fleet of rail cars and locomotives. Interns will be placed by the department in one of three settings &ndash; locomotive shop, car shop, or office. You will become familiar with the compliance standards of NS, the Association of American Railroads and the Federal Railroad Administration. You will also be a part of various process improvement efforts throughout Norfolk Southern. If you are looking for a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, this could be an amazing start to your Norfolk Southern career.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>
What Makes a Successful Intern?</b></div>
<ul>
<li>Must have knowledge and operational skills in AutoCAD combined with literacy of some computer software applications</li>
<li>Knowledge of Windows, Access, Excel, and Word is preferred</li>
<li>Willing to study reference material to resolve problems, make suggestions for improvements, and design projects is imperative to your success in this program</li>
<li>General hands-on knowledge of mechanical and electrical equipment is preferred</li></ul><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>
Education/Experience</b></div>
<ul>
<li>Pursuing a Bachelor&rsquo;s/Master&rsquo;s Degree
<ul><li>Preferred Degree Paths: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering</li>
</ul></li><li>At least a 2.7 GPA overall and a 3.0 GPA in major</li></ul><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>
Other Pay/Benefits:</b></div>
<ul>
<li>Pay one time roundtrip mileage for out of area students.</li>
<li>Bi-monthly housing stipend for out of area students (Not prorated)</li></ul></div></div></div><div></div><div><b><br>
Company Overview</b></div>
<div>Since 1827, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) and its predecessor companies have safely moved the goods and materials that drive the U.S. economy. Today, it operates a customer-centric and operations-driven freight transportation network. Committed to furthering sustainability, Norfolk Southern helps its customers avoid 15 million tons of yearly carbon emissions by shipping via rail. Its dedicated team members deliver more than 7 million carloads annually, from agriculture to consumer goods, and is the largest rail shipper of auto products and metals in North America. Norfolk Southern also has the most extensive intermodal network in the eastern U.S., serving a majority of the country&rsquo;s population and manufacturing base, with connections to every major container port on the Atlantic coast as well as the Gulf of Mexico and Great Lakes. Learn more by visiting www.NorfolkSouthern.com.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div>At Norfolk Southern, we believe in celebrating our individuality. By leveraging the unique backgrounds and viewpoints of our employees, we can create a culture of innovation, respect, and inclusion. We know that employees thrive in a workplace where differing viewpoints, ideas, and experiences are freely shared and valued. As such, we encourage all employees to contribute their distinctive skills and capabilities to our organization.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>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.</b></div></div></div><p></p>

SUMMER 2026 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING INTERN

<p></p><div><p><b>Date: </b>Sep 4, 2025
</p><div><b>Location:</b> Sandusky, OH, US, 44870 <div></div>Sandusky, OH, US, 44870
</div><p><b>Company: </b>Norfolk Southern Corp.
</p><div><div>Requisition 39172: 2025 Electrical Apprentice Signal Trainee (Sandusky, OH)</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>Norfolk Southern Electrical Signal Trainee Program (Day in the Life): </b><b>https://vimeo.com/871474435/990fe84216</b></div><br>
<div></div><div><b>Primary Purpose:</b><br>
Apprentice Signal Trainees will be trained to perform the duties of Signal Workers. Signal Workers are an important link between ensuring compliance to FRA regulations and customer satisfaction while achieving the safest most efficient railroad operations.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>Principal Duties:</b></div>
<ul><li>Signal Workers are primarily responsible for performing FRA regulatory test and inspections of the signals systems and crossings.
</li><li>Install, repair, and maintain, test and inspect various equipment such as signals lights, switch machines, electrical switch locks, switch circuit controllers, as well as crossing warning devices as well as the maintenance and repair of automated classification yards.</li>
<li>Install, repair, maintain, test, and inspect signal systems including Automatic Block, Traffic Control, Positive Train Control, cab signal and interlocking systems.</li>
<li>Other general duties include cable locates, painting and housekeeping of signal housings &amp; equipment; climb and troubleshoot signal structures and make electrical connections.</li>
<li>Use of a wide variety of hand tools, on track high-rail equipment, and test instruments</li>
<li>Perform construction duties, including digging holes and trenches to lay cables, wiring apparatus, setting foundations, installing equipment, etc.</li>
<li>This role requires travel and on-call availability including weekends.</li><br>
</ul>
<div></div><div><b>Apprentice Signal Trainee Training Program</b></div>
<ul><li>Successful applicants will participate in a 52-week paid apprenticeship training program that includes in-class theory and lab work with hands-on skill development in the field.
<ul><div><ul><li><b>Week 1-3: Signal Training-1 (McDonough, GA)</b></li>
<li><b>Week 4-16: OJT Signal Construction Gang</b></li>
<li><b>Week 11-19: Signal Training-2 (McDonough, GA)</b></li>
<li><b>Weeks 20-40: OJT Signal Maintenance Training</b></li>
<li><b>Week 41-43: Signal Training-3 (McDonough, GA)</b></li>
<li><b>Weeks 44-52: Additional OJT training</b></li>
</ul></div></ul></li></ul><ul><li>The in-class portion of the training program consists of three sessions that are three weeks long each. These sessions are in McDonough, GA and are mandatory.</li>
<li>Apprentices will be required to pass a series of periodic tests relating to duties, responsibilities, and operating rules. In the circumstance that an apprentice fails any of the periodic testing, their application for employment may be rejected at that time.</li>
<li>Apprentices that successfully complete the training will then be placed on the seniority district roster hired and is eligible to bid on Signalman or Signal Maintainer roles.
<ul><div><ul><li>Eastern Region North (ERN)</li>
<li>Norfolk &amp; Western (NW)</li>
<li>Southern Lines East (SLE)</li>
<li>Southern Lines West (SLW)</li>
<li>WRE (Western Region East (WRE)</li>
<li>Western Region West (WRW)</li>
</ul></div></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Probation period is 90 days in which you <b>must</b> secure a Class A CDL.</li></ul><br>
<div>
</div><div><b>Rate of Pay</b></div>
<ul><li>Apprentice First 3 weeks $ 1,200.00</li>
<li>Apprentice 1st Period (130 days) $36.48</li>
<li>Apprentice 2nd Period (130 days) $36.85</li>
<li>Assistant Signalmen/Signal Maintainers $37.98</li></ul><br>
<div>
</div><div><b>Medical Benefits</b></div>
<ul><li>Company Benefits - Eligible 1st day of second month after hire (during training)</li>
<li>80/20 plan for employee, spouse, and eligible dependents</li>
<li>Union Benefits (Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen - BRS) available after mark-up from Trainee status.</li>
<li>Medical (Managed or 85/15 Plan)</li>
<li>$20K Life Insurance</li>
<li>401 (K) First Day of Employment</li>
<li>After 1st year of service: Eligible for Dental / Vision</li></ul><br>
<div>
</div><div><b>Job Related Experience:</b></div>
<ul><li>Minimum Level: 1-2 years</li>
<li>Preferred Level: 3-5 years</li></ul><br>
<div>
</div><div><b>Education:</b></div>
<ul><li>Required: High School diploma or GED</li>
<li>Preferred Level: Technical Certification or Associate degree (AS)</li>
<li>Preferred Majors: Electrical Technician, Electronics Engineering or Electrical Engineer</li></ul><br>
<div>
</div><div><b>Licenses / Certifications:</b></div>
<ul><li>Required: CDL Class A License (must secure license within 111 days of hire date)</li>
</ul><ul><li>Required: None listed</li>
<li>Preferred: None listed</li></ul><br>
<div>
</div><div><b>Skills and Abilities:</b></div>
<ul><li>Time Management</li>
<li>Prioritizing Work Demands</li>
<li>Communication Skills</li>
<li>Multi-tasking</li>
<li>Planning and Organizing</li>
<li>MS Excel/Spreadsheets, MS Outlook, and MS Word/Word Processing</li></ul><br>
<div>
</div><div><b>Career Path:</b><br>
Predecessor Jobs: None</div>
<div><b>Future Jobs: </b>Supervisor C&amp;S</div>
<div><b>Environment:</b> Outdoor/Field<br>
<b>Shift Work:</b> No<br>
<b>On-Call:</b> Yes<br>
<b>Weekend Work:</b> Yes<br>
<b>Travel Required:</b> Yes (75% during training; dynamic after mark-up)</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>Norfolk Southern Electrical Signal Trainee Program (Day in the Life): </b><b>https://vimeo.com/871474435/990fe84216</b></div><br>
<div></div>
<div>BRS Seniority District and Bidding Overview video</div><div><br>
</div><div></div><br>
<br>
<div><div><div><div><b>Job Description</b></div>
</div></div><div></div><div><div><div><b>Work Conditions</b></div>
</div></div></div><div></div><div><b>Company Overview</b></div>
<div>Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) is a Fortune 300 organization and one of the nation&rsquo;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.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div>At Norfolk Southern, we believe in celebrating our individuality. By leveraging the unique backgrounds and viewpoints of our employees, we can create a culture of innovation, respect, and inclusion. We know that employees thrive in a workplace where differing viewpoints, ideas, and experiences are freely shared and valued. As such, we encourage all employees to contribute their distinctive skills and capabilities to our organization.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div>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.</div></div></div><p></p>

2025 ELECTRICAL APPRENTICE SIGNAL TRAINEE (SANDUSKY, OH)

<p></p><div><p><b>Date: </b>Sep 4, 2025
</p><div><b>Location:</b> Findlay, OH, US, 45840 <div></div>Findlay, OH, US, 45840
</div><p><b>Company: </b>Norfolk Southern Corp.
</p><div><div>Requisition 39169: 2025 Electrical Apprentice Signal Trainee (Findlay, OH)</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>Norfolk Southern Electrical Signal Trainee Program (Day in the Life): </b><b>https://vimeo.com/871474435/990fe84216</b></div><br>
<div></div><div><b>Primary Purpose:</b><br>
Apprentice Signal Trainees will be trained to perform the duties of Signal Workers. Signal Workers are an important link between ensuring compliance to FRA regulations and customer satisfaction while achieving the safest most efficient railroad operations.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>Principal Duties:</b></div>
<ul><li>Signal Workers are primarily responsible for performing FRA regulatory test and inspections of the signals systems and crossings.
</li><li>Install, repair, and maintain, test and inspect various equipment such as signals lights, switch machines, electrical switch locks, switch circuit controllers, as well as crossing warning devices as well as the maintenance and repair of automated classification yards.</li>
<li>Install, repair, maintain, test, and inspect signal systems including Automatic Block, Traffic Control, Positive Train Control, cab signal and interlocking systems.</li>
<li>Other general duties include cable locates, painting and housekeeping of signal housings &amp; equipment; climb and troubleshoot signal structures and make electrical connections.</li>
<li>Use of a wide variety of hand tools, on track high-rail equipment, and test instruments</li>
<li>Perform construction duties, including digging holes and trenches to lay cables, wiring apparatus, setting foundations, installing equipment, etc.</li>
<li>This role requires travel and on-call availability including weekends.</li><br>
</ul>
<div></div><div><b>Apprentice Signal Trainee Training Program</b></div>
<ul><li>Successful applicants will participate in a 52-week paid apprenticeship training program that includes in-class theory and lab work with hands-on skill development in the field.
<ul><div><ul><li><b>Week 1-3: Signal Training-1 (McDonough, GA)</b></li>
<li><b>Week 4-16: OJT Signal Construction Gang</b></li>
<li><b>Week 11-19: Signal Training-2 (McDonough, GA)</b></li>
<li><b>Weeks 20-40: OJT Signal Maintenance Training</b></li>
<li><b>Week 41-43: Signal Training-3 (McDonough, GA)</b></li>
<li><b>Weeks 44-52: Additional OJT training</b></li>
</ul></div></ul></li></ul><ul><li>The in-class portion of the training program consists of three sessions that are three weeks long each. These sessions are in McDonough, GA and are mandatory.</li>
<li>Apprentices will be required to pass a series of periodic tests relating to duties, responsibilities, and operating rules. In the circumstance that an apprentice fails any of the periodic testing, their application for employment may be rejected at that time.</li>
<li>Apprentices that successfully complete the training will then be placed on the seniority district roster hired and is eligible to bid on Signalman or Signal Maintainer roles.
<ul><div><ul><li>Eastern Region North (ERN)</li>
<li>Norfolk &amp; Western (NW)</li>
<li>Southern Lines East (SLE)</li>
<li>Southern Lines West (SLW)</li>
<li>WRE (Western Region East (WRE)</li>
<li>Western Region West (WRW)</li>
</ul></div></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Probation period is 90 days in which you <b>must</b> secure a Class A CDL.</li></ul><br>
<div>
</div><div><b>Rate of Pay</b></div>
<ul><li>Apprentice First 3 weeks $ 1,200.00</li>
<li>Apprentice 1st Period (130 days) $36.48</li>
<li>Apprentice 2nd Period (130 days) $36.85</li>
<li>Assistant Signalmen/Signal Maintainers $37.98</li></ul><br>
<div>
</div><div><b>Medical Benefits</b></div>
<ul><li>Company Benefits - Eligible 1st day of second month after hire (during training)</li>
<li>80/20 plan for employee, spouse, and eligible dependents</li>
<li>Union Benefits (Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen - BRS) available after mark-up from Trainee status.</li>
<li>Medical (Managed or 85/15 Plan)</li>
<li>$20K Life Insurance</li>
<li>401 (K) First Day of Employment</li>
<li>After 1st year of service: Eligible for Dental / Vision</li></ul><br>
<div>
</div><div><b>Job Related Experience:</b></div>
<ul><li>Minimum Level: 1-2 years</li>
<li>Preferred Level: 3-5 years</li></ul><br>
<div>
</div><div><b>Education:</b></div>
<ul><li>Required: High School diploma or GED</li>
<li>Preferred Level: Technical Certification or Associate degree (AS)</li>
<li>Preferred Majors: Electrical Technician, Electronics Engineering or Electrical Engineer</li></ul><br>
<div>
</div><div><b>Licenses / Certifications:</b></div>
<ul><li>Required: CDL Class A License (must secure license within 111 days of hire date)</li>
</ul><ul><li>Required: None listed</li>
<li>Preferred: None listed</li></ul><br>
<div>
</div><div><b>Skills and Abilities:</b></div>
<ul><li>Time Management</li>
<li>Prioritizing Work Demands</li>
<li>Communication Skills</li>
<li>Multi-tasking</li>
<li>Planning and Organizing</li>
<li>MS Excel/Spreadsheets, MS Outlook, and MS Word/Word Processing</li></ul><br>
<div>
</div><div><b>Career Path:</b><br>
Predecessor Jobs: None</div>
<div><b>Future Jobs: </b>Supervisor C&amp;S</div>
<div><b>Environment:</b> Outdoor/Field<br>
<b>Shift Work:</b> No<br>
<b>On-Call:</b> Yes<br>
<b>Weekend Work:</b> Yes<br>
<b>Travel Required:</b> Yes (75% during training; dynamic after mark-up)</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>Norfolk Southern Electrical Signal Trainee Program (Day in the Life): </b><b>https://vimeo.com/871474435/990fe84216</b></div><br>
<div></div>
<div>BRS Seniority District and Bidding Overview video</div><div><br>
</div><div></div><br>
<br>
<div><div><div><div><b>Job Description</b></div>
</div></div><div></div><div><div><div><b>Work Conditions</b></div>
</div></div></div><div></div><div><b>Company Overview</b></div>
<div>Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) is a Fortune 300 organization and one of the nation&rsquo;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.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div>At Norfolk Southern, we believe in celebrating our individuality. By leveraging the unique backgrounds and viewpoints of our employees, we can create a culture of innovation, respect, and inclusion. We know that employees thrive in a workplace where differing viewpoints, ideas, and experiences are freely shared and valued. As such, we encourage all employees to contribute their distinctive skills and capabilities to our organization.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div>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.</div></div></div><p></p>

2025 ELECTRICAL APPRENTICE SIGNAL TRAINEE (FINDLAY, OH)

<p></p><div><p><b>Date: </b>Sep 4, 2025
</p><div><b>Location:</b> Cleveland, OH, US, 44135 <div></div>Cleveland, OH, US, 44113 <div></div>Cleveland, OH, US, 44135 <div></div>Cleveland, OH, US, 44113
</div><p><b>Company: </b>Norfolk Southern Corp.
</p><div><div>Requisition 39171: 2025 Electrical Apprentice Signal Trainee (Cleveland, OH)</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>Norfolk Southern Electrical Signal Trainee Program (Day in the Life): </b><b>https://vimeo.com/871474435/990fe84216</b></div><br>
<div></div><div><b>Primary Purpose:</b><br>
Apprentice Signal Trainees will be trained to perform the duties of Signal Workers. Signal Workers are an important link between ensuring compliance to FRA regulations and customer satisfaction while achieving the safest most efficient railroad operations.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>Principal Duties:</b></div>
<ul><li>Signal Workers are primarily responsible for performing FRA regulatory test and inspections of the signals systems and crossings.
</li><li>Install, repair, and maintain, test and inspect various equipment such as signals lights, switch machines, electrical switch locks, switch circuit controllers, as well as crossing warning devices as well as the maintenance and repair of automated classification yards.</li>
<li>Install, repair, maintain, test, and inspect signal systems including Automatic Block, Traffic Control, Positive Train Control, cab signal and interlocking systems.</li>
<li>Other general duties include cable locates, painting and housekeeping of signal housings &amp; equipment; climb and troubleshoot signal structures and make electrical connections.</li>
<li>Use of a wide variety of hand tools, on track high-rail equipment, and test instruments</li>
<li>Perform construction duties, including digging holes and trenches to lay cables, wiring apparatus, setting foundations, installing equipment, etc.</li>
<li>This role requires travel and on-call availability including weekends.</li><br>
</ul>
<div></div><div><b>Apprentice Signal Trainee Training Program</b></div>
<ul><li>Successful applicants will participate in a 52-week paid apprenticeship training program that includes in-class theory and lab work with hands-on skill development in the field.
<ul><div><ul><li><b>Week 1-3: Signal Training-1 (McDonough, GA)</b></li>
<li><b>Week 4-16: OJT Signal Construction Gang</b></li>
<li><b>Week 11-19: Signal Training-2 (McDonough, GA)</b></li>
<li><b>Weeks 20-40: OJT Signal Maintenance Training</b></li>
<li><b>Week 41-43: Signal Training-3 (McDonough, GA)</b></li>
<li><b>Weeks 44-52: Additional OJT training</b></li>
</ul></div></ul></li></ul><ul><li>The in-class portion of the training program consists of three sessions that are three weeks long each. These sessions are in McDonough, GA and are mandatory.</li>
<li>Apprentices will be required to pass a series of periodic tests relating to duties, responsibilities, and operating rules. In the circumstance that an apprentice fails any of the periodic testing, their application for employment may be rejected at that time.</li>
<li>Apprentices that successfully complete the training will then be placed on the seniority district roster hired and is eligible to bid on Signalman or Signal Maintainer roles.
<ul><div><ul><li>Eastern Region North (ERN)</li>
<li>Norfolk &amp; Western (NW)</li>
<li>Southern Lines East (SLE)</li>
<li>Southern Lines West (SLW)</li>
<li>WRE (Western Region East (WRE)</li>
<li>Western Region West (WRW)</li>
</ul></div></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Probation period is 90 days in which you <b>must</b> secure a Class A CDL.</li></ul><br>
<div>
</div><div><b>Rate of Pay</b></div>
<ul><li>Apprentice First 3 weeks $ 1,200.00</li>
<li>Apprentice 1st Period (130 days) $36.48</li>
<li>Apprentice 2nd Period (130 days) $36.85</li>
<li>Assistant Signalmen/Signal Maintainers $37.98</li></ul><br>
<div>
</div><div><b>Medical Benefits</b></div>
<ul><li>Company Benefits - Eligible 1st day of second month after hire (during training)</li>
<li>80/20 plan for employee, spouse, and eligible dependents</li>
<li>Union Benefits (Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen - BRS) available after mark-up from Trainee status.</li>
<li>Medical (Managed or 85/15 Plan)</li>
<li>$20K Life Insurance</li>
<li>401 (K) First Day of Employment</li>
<li>After 1st year of service: Eligible for Dental / Vision</li></ul><br>
<div>
</div><div><b>Job Related Experience:</b></div>
<ul><li>Minimum Level: 1-2 years</li>
<li>Preferred Level: 3-5 years</li></ul><br>
<div>
</div><div><b>Education:</b></div>
<ul><li>Required: High School diploma or GED</li>
<li>Preferred Level: Technical Certification or Associate degree (AS)</li>
<li>Preferred Majors: Electrical Technician, Electronics Engineering or Electrical Engineer</li></ul><br>
<div>
</div><div><b>Licenses / Certifications:</b></div>
<ul><li>Required: CDL Class A License (must secure license within 111 days of hire date)</li>
</ul><ul><li>Required: None listed</li>
<li>Preferred: None listed</li></ul><br>
<div>
</div><div><b>Skills and Abilities:</b></div>
<ul><li>Time Management</li>
<li>Prioritizing Work Demands</li>
<li>Communication Skills</li>
<li>Multi-tasking</li>
<li>Planning and Organizing</li>
<li>MS Excel/Spreadsheets, MS Outlook, and MS Word/Word Processing</li></ul><br>
<div>
</div><div><b>Career Path:</b><br>
Predecessor Jobs: None</div>
<div><b>Future Jobs: </b>Supervisor C&amp;S</div>
<div><b>Environment:</b> Outdoor/Field<br>
<b>Shift Work:</b> No<br>
<b>On-Call:</b> Yes<br>
<b>Weekend Work:</b> Yes<br>
<b>Travel Required:</b> Yes (75% during training; dynamic after mark-up)</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>Norfolk Southern Electrical Signal Trainee Program (Day in the Life): </b><b>https://vimeo.com/871474435/990fe84216</b></div><br>
<div></div>
<div>BRS Seniority District and Bidding Overview video</div><div><br>
</div><div></div><br>
<br>
<div><div><div><div><b>Job Description</b></div>
</div></div><div></div><div><div><div><b>Work Conditions</b></div>
</div></div></div><div></div><div><b>Company Overview</b></div>
<div>Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) is a Fortune 300 organization and one of the nation&rsquo;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.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div>At Norfolk Southern, we believe in celebrating our individuality. By leveraging the unique backgrounds and viewpoints of our employees, we can create a culture of innovation, respect, and inclusion. We know that employees thrive in a workplace where differing viewpoints, ideas, and experiences are freely shared and valued. As such, we encourage all employees to contribute their distinctive skills and capabilities to our organization.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div>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.</div></div></div><p></p>

2025 ELECTRICAL APPRENTICE SIGNAL TRAINEE (CLEVELAND, OH)

<p></p><div><p><b>Date: </b>Sep 4, 2025
</p><div><b>Location:</b> Adrian, MI, US, 49221 <div></div>Adrian, MI, US, 49221
</div><p><b>Company: </b>Norfolk Southern Corp.
</p><div><div>Requisition 39170: 2025 Electrical Apprentice Signal Trainee (Adrian, MI)</div><br>
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<div><b>Norfolk Southern Electrical Signal Trainee Program (Day in the Life): </b><b>https://vimeo.com/871474435/990fe84216</b></div><br>
<div></div><div><b>Primary Purpose:</b><br>
Apprentice Signal Trainees will be trained to perform the duties of Signal Workers. Signal Workers are an important link between ensuring compliance to FRA regulations and customer satisfaction while achieving the safest most efficient railroad operations.</div><br>
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<div><b>Principal Duties:</b></div>
<ul><li>Signal Workers are primarily responsible for performing FRA regulatory test and inspections of the signals systems and crossings.
</li><li>Install, repair, and maintain, test and inspect various equipment such as signals lights, switch machines, electrical switch locks, switch circuit controllers, as well as crossing warning devices as well as the maintenance and repair of automated classification yards.</li>
<li>Install, repair, maintain, test, and inspect signal systems including Automatic Block, Traffic Control, Positive Train Control, cab signal and interlocking systems.</li>
<li>Other general duties include cable locates, painting and housekeeping of signal housings &amp; equipment; climb and troubleshoot signal structures and make electrical connections.</li>
<li>Use of a wide variety of hand tools, on track high-rail equipment, and test instruments</li>
<li>Perform construction duties, including digging holes and trenches to lay cables, wiring apparatus, setting foundations, installing equipment, etc.</li>
<li>This role requires travel and on-call availability including weekends.</li><br>
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<div></div><div><b>Apprentice Signal Trainee Training Program</b></div>
<ul><li>Successful applicants will participate in a 52-week paid apprenticeship training program that includes in-class theory and lab work with hands-on skill development in the field.
<ul><div><ul><li><b>Week 1-3: Signal Training-1 (McDonough, GA)</b></li>
<li><b>Week 4-16: OJT Signal Construction Gang</b></li>
<li><b>Week 11-19: Signal Training-2 (McDonough, GA)</b></li>
<li><b>Weeks 20-40: OJT Signal Maintenance Training</b></li>
<li><b>Week 41-43: Signal Training-3 (McDonough, GA)</b></li>
<li><b>Weeks 44-52: Additional OJT training</b></li>
</ul></div></ul></li></ul><ul><li>The in-class portion of the training program consists of three sessions that are three weeks long each. These sessions are in McDonough, GA and are mandatory.</li>
<li>Apprentices will be required to pass a series of periodic tests relating to duties, responsibilities, and operating rules. In the circumstance that an apprentice fails any of the periodic testing, their application for employment may be rejected at that time.</li>
<li>Apprentices that successfully complete the training will then be placed on the seniority district roster hired and is eligible to bid on Signalman or Signal Maintainer roles.
<ul><div><ul><li>Eastern Region North (ERN)</li>
<li>Norfolk &amp; Western (NW)</li>
<li>Southern Lines East (SLE)</li>
<li>Southern Lines West (SLW)</li>
<li>WRE (Western Region East (WRE)</li>
<li>Western Region West (WRW)</li>
</ul></div></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Probation period is 90 days in which you <b>must</b> secure a Class A CDL.</li></ul><br>
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</div><div><b>Rate of Pay</b></div>
<ul><li>Apprentice First 3 weeks $ 1,200.00</li>
<li>Apprentice 1st Period (130 days) $36.48</li>
<li>Apprentice 2nd Period (130 days) $36.85</li>
<li>Assistant Signalmen/Signal Maintainers $37.98</li></ul><br>
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</div><div><b>Medical Benefits</b></div>
<ul><li>Company Benefits - Eligible 1st day of second month after hire (during training)</li>
<li>80/20 plan for employee, spouse, and eligible dependents</li>
<li>Union Benefits (Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen - BRS) available after mark-up from Trainee status.</li>
<li>Medical (Managed or 85/15 Plan)</li>
<li>$20K Life Insurance</li>
<li>401 (K) First Day of Employment</li>
<li>After 1st year of service: Eligible for Dental / Vision</li></ul><br>
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</div><div><b>Job Related Experience:</b></div>
<ul><li>Minimum Level: 1-2 years</li>
<li>Preferred Level: 3-5 years</li></ul><br>
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</div><div><b>Education:</b></div>
<ul><li>Required: High School diploma or GED</li>
<li>Preferred Level: Technical Certification or Associate degree (AS)</li>
<li>Preferred Majors: Electrical Technician, Electronics Engineering or Electrical Engineer</li></ul><br>
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</div><div><b>Licenses / Certifications:</b></div>
<ul><li>Required: CDL Class A License (must secure license within 111 days of hire date)</li>
</ul><ul><li>Required: None listed</li>
<li>Preferred: None listed</li></ul><br>
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</div><div><b>Skills and Abilities:</b></div>
<ul><li>Time Management</li>
<li>Prioritizing Work Demands</li>
<li>Communication Skills</li>
<li>Multi-tasking</li>
<li>Planning and Organizing</li>
<li>MS Excel/Spreadsheets, MS Outlook, and MS Word/Word Processing</li></ul><br>
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</div><div><b>Career Path:</b><br>
Predecessor Jobs: None</div>
<div><b>Future Jobs: </b>Supervisor C&amp;S</div>
<div><b>Environment:</b> Outdoor/Field<br>
<b>Shift Work:</b> No<br>
<b>On-Call:</b> Yes<br>
<b>Weekend Work:</b> Yes<br>
<b>Travel Required:</b> Yes (75% during training; dynamic after mark-up)</div><br>
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<div><b>Norfolk Southern Electrical Signal Trainee Program (Day in the Life): </b><b>https://vimeo.com/871474435/990fe84216</b></div><br>
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<div>BRS Seniority District and Bidding Overview video</div><div><br>
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<div><div><div><div><b>Job Description</b></div>
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</div></div></div><div></div><div><b>Company Overview</b></div>
<div>Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) is a Fortune 300 organization and one of the nation&rsquo;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.</div><br>
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<div>At Norfolk Southern, we believe in celebrating our individuality. By leveraging the unique backgrounds and viewpoints of our employees, we can create a culture of innovation, respect, and inclusion. We know that employees thrive in a workplace where differing viewpoints, ideas, and experiences are freely shared and valued. As such, we encourage all employees to contribute their distinctive skills and capabilities to our organization.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div>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.</div></div></div><p></p>

2025 ELECTRICAL APPRENTICE SIGNAL TRAINEE (ADRIAN, MI)