What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025 Electrical Apprentice Signal Trainee (Reading, PA) position at Norfolk Southern?
Requisition 38392 : 2025 Electrical Apprentice Signal Trainee (Reading, PA)
Norfolk Southern Electrical Signal Trainee Program (Day in the Life) : https : / / vimeo.com / 871474435 / 990fe84216
Primary Purpose :
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.
Principal Duties :
- Signal Workers are primarily responsible for performing FRA regulatory test and inspections of the signals systems and crossings.
- 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.
- Install, repair, maintain, test, and inspect signal systems including Automatic Block, Traffic Control, Positive Train Control, cab signal and interlocking systems.
- Other general duties include cable locates, painting and housekeeping of signal housings & equipment; climb and troubleshoot signal structures and make electrical connections.
- Use of a wide variety of hand tools, on track high-rail equipment, and test instruments
- Perform construction duties, including digging holes and trenches to lay cables, wiring apparatus, setting foundations, installing equipment, etc.
- This role requires travel and on-call availability including weekends.
Apprentice Signal Trainee Training Program
Week 1-3 : Signal Training-1 (McDonough, GA)
Eastern Region North (ERN)
Rate of Pay
Medical Benefits
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Predecessor Jobs : None
Future Jobs : Supervisor C&S
Environment : Outdoor / Field
Shift Work : No
On-Call : Yes
Weekend Work : Yes
Travel Required : Yes (75% during training; dynamic after mark-up)
Norfolk Southern Electrical Signal Trainee Program (Day in the Life) : https : / / vimeo.com / 871474435 / 990fe84216
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Job Description Work Conditions Company Overview
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.
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.
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.
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