Careers
Do work that keeps the country moving
We are looking for dependable people for railroad and rail-service jobs. We offer competitive pay and benefits, hands-on and classroom training, and work that is different every day.
Roles we hire for
Find your place on the crew
| Role | What you'll do |
|---|---|
| Conductor | Builds, moves and secures trains and keeps crews and customers safe. |
| Locomotive engineer | Operates the locomotives that serve our customers. |
| Track crew | Inspects, installs and maintains railroad track. |
| Heavy equipment operator | Runs specialized equipment for construction, maintenance and emergency work. |
| Railcar repair technician | Inspects and repairs railcars in the shop and in the field. |
| Locomotive mechanic | Inspects, repairs and services locomotives and related equipment. |
| Signal maintainer | Inspects and maintains signal and communication equipment. |
| Welder | Welds and fabricates track components, equipment and structures. |
| Office and administrative | Supports operations, customer service, finance and safety programs. |
Programs
Ways to get started
Military veterans
Leadership, discipline and teamwork translate directly to railroad work. We actively recruit veterans for craft and leadership roles.
Management trainees
Rotate through operations, construction, mechanical, signaling and business teams to learn the railroad from every side.
Internships
Real projects in finance, operations, IT, communications and human resources for students and recent graduates.
Hiring process
What to expect
Apply for each position and location that interests you. We screen applications regularly and contact selected candidates for an interview.
We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment screening is required.
- ApplySubmit an application for the specific job you want.
- InterviewSelected candidates are invited to a phone, video or in-person interview.
- Conditional offerSuccessful candidates receive an offer pending pre-employment checks.
- ScreeningBackground, driving record, drug, vision, hearing and physical checks as the role requires.
- TrainingStart with safety and on-the-job training before your first assignment.
Have a rail project or a car to move?
Tell us what you need. One call reaches our dispatch and commercial teams.