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Electrical Apprentice Signal Trainee

Bellevue, OH · On-site

$37.98/hr

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 ...

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Maintenance Apprenticeship

Newark, OH · On-site

$15.75 - $21.50/hr

Each apprentice shall be subject to a periodic examination and on-the-job performance appraisal. The purpose of the Maintenance Mechanic is to install and repair mechanical systems, apparatus ...

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Electrical Apprentice Signal Trainee

Veteran Jobs - 2023 Mar 01 - Veterans Resources

Bellevue, OH

$37.98/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement

Posted 6 days ago

Job description


 2026 Electrical Apprentice Signal Trainee (Bellevue, OH)
Date: Jul 14, 2026
Location: Bellevue, OH, US, 44811
Company: Norfolk Southern Corp.
Requisition 39957: 2026 Electrical Apprentice Signal Trainee (Bellevue, OH) 
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
Successful applicants will participate in a 52-week paid apprenticeship training program that includes in-class theory and lab work with hands-on skill development in the field.
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 of the training program consists of three sessions that are three weeks long each. These sessions are in McDonough, GA and are mandatory.
Apprentices will be required to pass a series of periodic tests relating to duties, responsibilities, and operating rules. In the circumstance that an apprentice fails any of the periodic testing, their application for employment may be rejected at that time.
Apprentices that successfully complete the training will then be placed on the seniority district roster hired and is eligible to bid on Signalman or Signal Maintainer roles.
Eastern Region North (ERN)
Norfolk & Western (NW)
Southern Lines East (SLE)
Southern Lines West (SLW)
WRE (Western Region East (WRE)
Western Region West (WRW)
Probation period is 90 days in which you must secure a Class A CDL.
Rate of Pay
Initial 3 weeks at the Norfolk Southern Training Center - Compensation is $1,200.00 per week. 
First Period (through day 130) - Compensation is $36.48 per hour.
Second period (next 130 days) - Compensation is $36.85 per hour.
After completion of these 275 days, new hires will receive 100%, which is $37.98 per hour.
Medical Benefits
Company Benefits - Eligible 1st day of second month after hire (during training)
80/20 plan for employee, spouse, and eligible dependents
Union Benefits (Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen - BRS) available after mark-up from Trainee status.
Medical (Managed or 85/15 Plan)
$20K Life Insurance
401 (K) First Day of Employment
After 1st year of service: Eligible for Dental / Vision
Job Related Experience:
Minimum Level:  1-2 years
Preferred Level:  3-5 years
Education:
Required: High School diploma or GED
Preferred Level:  Technical Certification or Associate degree (AS)
Preferred Majors: Electrical Technician, Electronics Engineering or Electrical Engineer
Licenses / Certifications:
Required: CDL Class A License (must secure license within 111 days of hire date)
Required:  None listed
Preferred:  None listed
Skills and Abilities:
Time Management
Prioritizing Work Demands
Communication Skills
Multi-tasking
Planning and Organizing
MS Excel/Spreadsheets, MS Outlook, and MS Word/Word Processing
Career Path:
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
BRS Seniority District and Bidding Overview video

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