Overview
2025 Electrical Apprentice Signal Trainee (Argos, IN) — Norfolk Southern. Requisition 39162: 2025 Electrical Apprentice Signal Trainee (Argos, IN).
Norfolk Southern Electrical Signal Trainee Program (Day in the Life):
Primary Purpose: Apprentices 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.
Responsibilities
* Signal Workers are primarily responsible for performing FRA regulatory tests and inspections of the signal systems and crossings.
* Install, repair, and maintain, test and inspect various equipment such as signal lights, switch machines, electrical switch locks, switch circuit controllers, as well as crossing warning devices and maintenance/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 and equipment; climb and troubleshoot signal structures and make electrical connections.
* Use 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
* Successful applicants will participate in a 52-week paid apprenticeship training program that includes in-class theory and lab work with hands-on field experience.
* Week 1-3: Signal Training-1 (McDonough, GA)
* Week 4-16: OJT Signal Construction Gang
* Week 11-19: Signal Training-2 (McDonough, GA)
* Weeks 20-40: OJT Signal Maintenance Training
* Week 41-43: Signal Training-3 (McDonough, GA)
* Weeks 44-52: Additional OJT training
The in-class portion consists of three sessions (each three weeks long) held in McDonough, GA and are mandatory. Apprentices must pass periodic tests related to duties, responsibilities, and operating rules; failure may affect employment eligibility. Upon successful completion, apprentices are placed on the seniority district roster and may bid on Signalman or Signal Maintainer roles.
Seniority Districts / Career Path
* Eastern Region North (ERN)
* Norfolk & Western (NW)
* Southern Lines East (SLE)
* Southern Lines West (SLW)
* WRE (Western Region East)
* Western Region West (WRW)
Probation period is 90 days in which you must secure a Class A CDL.
Compensation & Benefits
* Rate of Pay: Apprentice First 3 weeks $1,200.00; Apprentice 1st Period (130 days) $36.48; Apprentice 2nd Period (130 days) $36.85; Assistant Signalmen/Signal Maintainers $37.98.
* Medical Benefits: Company Benefits eligible 1st day of the second month after hire (during training); 80/20 plan for employee, spouse, and eligible dependents; Union Benefits (BRS) available after mark-up from Trainee status; Medical (Managed or 85/15 Plan); $20K life insurance; 401(k) on first day of employment; dental/vision after 1 year of service.
Qualifications
* Education: Required — High School diploma or GED; Preferred — Technical Certification or Associate degree (AS); Preferred majors: Electrical Technician, Electronics Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
* Licenses / Certifications: Required — CDL Class A License (must secure within 111 days of hire); Other: None listed.
* Skills & Abilities: Time management, prioritizing work demands, communication, multi-tasking, planning and organizing, MS Excel/Sheets, MS Outlook, MS Word.
Job Related Experience
* Minimum Level: 1-2 years; Preferred Level: 3-5 years.
Environment & Work Conditions
* Environment: Outdoor/Field
* Shift Work: No
* On-Call: Yes
* Weekend Work: Yes
* Travel Required: Yes (75% during training; dynamic after mark-up)
Additional Information
* Senior/lead roles: Path to Supervisor C&S
* Day in the Life video (informational link): Norfolk Southern Electrical Signal Trainee Program
About Norfolk Southern
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) is a Fortune 300 organization and one of the nation’s premier transportation companies. It operates approximately 19,500 route miles in 22 states and the District of Columbia, serving major container ports in the eastern United States and providing intermodal connections. NSC is a major transporter of chemicals, agriculture, metals, construction materials, coal, automobiles, and automotive parts.
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, or gender identity. We power progress by valuing diverse perspectives and inclusion.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Truck Transportation
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