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Apprentice Signal Trainees perform FRA-required inspections, installations, and maintenance of critical railroad signal systems and grade crossings. They are responsible for reading electrical schematics, operating testing instruments, and ensuring the safety and reliability of rail operations.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license. Applicants must be able to obtain a Class A CDL within 90 days and pass rigorous physical, drug, and alcohol screenings.
Requisition 40093: 2026 Electrical Apprentice Signal Trainee (Cincinnati, OH) 1
Description
At Norfolk Southern, we believe that our people power progress. Our culture is built on our SPIRIT values—Safety, Performance, Integrity, Respect, Innovation, and Teamwork—which guide how we work, lead, and grow together. If you're ready to launch a career in railroad signal maintenance and contribute to the safety and reliability of train operations, we invite you to explore the Apprentice Signal Trainee role.
This hands-on, field-based position prepares individuals for a career in signal maintenance through structured classroom instruction and on-the-job training. Apprentice Signal Trainees learn to install, inspect, and maintain signal systems that are critical to safe and efficient rail operations.
What Should You Know
This is a seniority-based union position. You will be required to bid on available positions, which may be located outside your training location. Relocation may be necessary based on the outcome of the bid process. Relocation assistance is not provided for this position.
You must be available to work on-call, 24/7, including holidays, nights and weekends.
Extensive travel is required during training (up to 75%).
You will be required to join the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen (BRS) within 60 days of establishing seniority.
You must obtain a Class A CDL within 90 days of hire (training provided by Norfolk Southern)
Training
Training lasts approximately 52 weeks and includes both classroom and field instruction.
Click on the link below to learn more about our training program:
Classroom Training: Three sessions (3 weeks each) at the NS Training Center in McDonough, GA. Hotel accommodations, mileage reimbursement, and meal stipends provided.
Field Training: Hands-on experience with construction and maintenance crews across your seniority district.
Evaluations: Periodic written and practical assessments.
Successful completion of the training program places apprentices on the seniority roster and makes them eligible to bid on Signal Maintainer position.
Seniority Districts:
Eastern Region North (ERN)
Norfolk & Western (NW)
Southern Lines East (SLE)
Southern Lines West (SLW)
WRE (Western Region East (WRE)
Western Region West (WRW)
A detailed overview of the seniority districts is available in the following video: https://statics.teams.cdn.office.net/evergreen-assets/safelinks/2/atp-safelinks.html
Job Responsibilities
Perform FRA-required inspections and testing of signal systems and grade crossings.
Install, maintain, and repair signal equipment including signal lights, switch machines, and electrical switch locks
Crossing warning devices and interlocking systems
Positive Train Control (PTC) and cab signal systems
Read and interpret electrical schematics and technical diagrams.
Operate hand tools, electrical testing instruments, and heavy equipment
Accurately document inspections, repairs, and installations.
Work safely in outdoor environments under varying weather conditions.
Respond to on-call assignments, including nights and weekends.
Qualifications – Required
You must be 18 years or older.
High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
You must obtain a Class A CDL within 90 days of hire (training provided by Norfolk Southern)
This includes passing a commercial driver medical certification examination.
Must pass pre-employment Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) drug and alcohol screening.
Must not have a conviction for, or completed state action to cancel, revoke, suspend, or deny a motor vehicle drivers license for, operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of or impaired by alcohol or a controlled substance
In the past 36 months, Must not have conviction for, or completed state action to cancel, revoke, suspend, or deny a motor vehicle driver's license for, refusal to undergo such testing as is required by State or foreign law when a law enforcement official seeks to determine whether a person is operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Qualifications – Preferred
Technical certificate or associate degree in Electrical Technology, Electronics Engineering, or related field.
OSHA 10/30, First Aid/CPR, TWIC card.
1–2 years in electrical, mechanical, or field service work.
Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Proficient in basic computer applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).
Effective time management and communication skills.
Physical and Mental Job Requirements
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
Capable of climbing, bending, stooping, and working at heights.
Ability to walk long distances on uneven terrain.
Must pass FRA/FMCSA physical standards including:
Visual acuity (at least 20/40 in each eye separately and both together with or without corrective lenses).
Color vision (must pass FRA-approved tests; lenses to improve color vision are not permitted).
Hearing (no hearing loss greater than 40B average at 500, 1000, and 2000 Hz in better ear; may be met with hearing aid).
Work Conditions
Outdoor field work in all weather conditions.
Extensive travel during training (up to 75%).
On-call and weekend availability required.
Union membership required (BRS).
Compensation and Benefits
Weeks 1–3 (Classroom): $1,200 /week
Apprentice Periods:
First 130 days: $36.48/hr
Second 130 days: $36.85/hr
Post-Apprenticeship (Signal Maintainer): $37.98/hr+
Benefits Include:
Medical coverage begins the first day of the second month after hire
Health insurance (80/20 or 85/15 plan)
$20,000 life insurance
401(k) eligibility from day one
Dental and vision coverage after one year of service
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.
Since 1827, Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) and its predecessor companies have safely moved the goods and materials that power the U.S. economy. Today, we operate a customer-centric and operations-driven freight transportation network across 19,000 route miles and have the most extensive intermodal network in the eastern United States. Norfolk Southern serves a majority of the country’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. Committed to furthering sustainability, we help our customers avoid 15 million tons of annual carbon emissions by shipping via rail. Our railroaders deliver more than 7 million carloads each year, from agriculture to consumer goods, and is the largest rail shipper of auto products and metals in North America. Visit our website to learn more about transporting your company’s goods with Norfolk Southern and to calculate how you can decarbonize your supply chain through freight rail.
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