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Norfolk Southern Corporation Freight Car Repairer - Bellevue, OH 2026 in Bellevue, Ohio

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Description

At Norfolk Southern, we believe that ourpeoplepowerprogress. Our culture is built on our SPIRIT values-Safety, Performance, Integrity, Respect, Innovation, and Teamwork-which guide how we work, lead, and grow together. Ifyou'reready to launch a career in mechanical maintenance and contribute to the reliability of our rolling stock, we invite you to explore the Freight Car Repairer Trainee role.

This hands-on, field-based position prepares individuals for a career in freight car maintenance through structured classroom instruction and on-the-job training. Trainees learn to inspect, repair, andmaintainrailcars to ensure safe and efficient operations across our network.

What Should You Know

  • This is a seniority-based union position.
  • You must be availabletowork shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Extensive travel for training may berequired.
  • Union membership isrequiredwithin60 daysofestablishingseniority.

Training

Training includes both classroom and field instruction:

  • Classroom Training: Mechanical Safety Orientation and craft-specific training in welding and fabrication.
  • Field Training: Hands-on experience in car repair shops and yards.
  • Duration: Approximately 7 weeks (1 week safety orientation +6 weekscraft training).
  • Norfolk Southern provides lodging andreimbursestravel per union agreement.

Job Responsibilities

  • Inspect, repair, andmaintainfreight cars in compliance with FRA and AAR standards.
  • Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety and operations.
  • Perform welding and cutting operations (SMAW and FCAW processes in 2F, 3F, and 4F positions).
  • Operate forklifts, cranes, and car-moving equipment.
  • Operate various vehicles and may berequiredto obtain a CDL for operation of Locomotive Service truck.
  • Straighten, fabricate, and replace steel parts such as grab irons, ladders, and sill steps.
  • Remove and replace defective components including wheels, couplers, brake equipment,air brake valves, yokes, and draft gears.
  • Rerail cars and locomotives using rerailing equipment.
  • Completeand enter information in computer systemsregardingcar components, destination, lading, repair records, bad orders, and car releases
  • Work safely to preventaccidents and injuriesand wear required protective equipment (hard hat, hearing protection, safety-toe boots).
  • Complete annual safety training and pass safety rules examinations.

Qualifications - Required

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • 18 years of age or older.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Ability to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and physical standards.
  • Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and perform heavy physical labor.
  • Must pass background screening and post-offer medicalexaminations, including drugtests.

Qualifications - Preferred

One or more years of welding and fabrication experience.

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