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NY/NJ Transit Market Sector Lead

New York, NY · On-site

The NY/NJ Transit Market Sector Leader (Transit MSL) is a professional that is well versed in all aspects of the transportation market, including business development, technical delivery, and project ...

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NY/NJ Transit Market Sector Lead

New York, NY

The NY/NJ Transit Market Sector Leader (Transit MSL) is a professional that is well versed in all aspects of the transportation market, including business development, technical delivery, and project ...

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NY/NJ Transit Market Sector Lead

New York, NY · On-site

The NY/NJ Transit Market Sector Leader (Transit MSL) is a professional that is well versed in all aspects of the transportation market, including business development, technical delivery, and project ...

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Do workers at NJ Transit get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
67% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Does NJ Transit pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
82% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 62 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

At NJ Transit, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
50% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and July 2026.

Is the health insurance from NJ Transit affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
98% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get paid time off at NJ Transit?

Most people get paid time off work.
80% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Only some people find out their schedule four weeks ahead of time.
  • 63% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 37% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.

Do workers at NJ Transit worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
82% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 55 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.

Do NJ Transit workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
63% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.

How easy is it for NJ Transit workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
59% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at NJ Transit?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
71% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 62 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Do NJ Transit managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
87% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 55 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

Do jobs at NJ Transit spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
24% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at NJ Transit?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
81% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 64 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Is a NJ Transit job good for students?

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
75% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and June 2026.

Is working at NJ Transit good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
50% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at NJ Transit feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
75% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 56 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at NJ Transit get to take their breaks without interruption?

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
41% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Is it stressful to work at NJ Transit?

Some people feel stressed out here.
63% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 60 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at NJ Transit enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
72% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 60 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at NJ Transit recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
48% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at NJ Transit?

Most people got enough training when they started.
68% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 63 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get support to advance at NJ Transit?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 43% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 60 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Do people think NJ Transit’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
90% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 63 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how NJ Transit is doing?

Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
67% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 58 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.
What other companies are hiring for Train Conductor jobs?

Jersey City, NJ Train Conductor

Norfolk Southern Corp.

Jersey City, NJ • On-site

$84K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 29 days ago

Job 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 be part of a dynamic team and contribute to one of the nation's premier transportation companies, we invite you to explore the conductor role.
Conductors are responsible for the safe and efficient movement of freight trains. This includes building trains by coupling railcars, delivering railcars to customers, transporting trains across long distances, and managing electronic documentation and inspections. You'll be trained to troubleshoot train issues, report incidents, and ensure compliance with safety procedures. No prior railroad experience is required-we provide all the training you need to succeed.
What You Should Know
  • This is a seniority-based job. You'll start out on the extra board, filling in where needed, until you build enough seniority to bid on a regular assignment.
  • You must be available to work on-call, 24/7, with as little as 90 minutes' notice.
  • Expect to spend 2-3 days away from home weekly.
  • You will be required to join a union within 60 days after completing training.

Training
On the job training lasts about 20 weeks, depending on the complexity of your assigned location, this training can go beyond 20 weeks. Training includes classroom instruction, field training, and on-the-job experience. The first 5 weeks take place at the Norfolk Southern Training Center in McDonough, GA. During this time, the company provides hotel accommodations, weekly meal stipends, and travel reimbursement from your hire location. The remaining weeks of training will be completed at your assigned location.
To successfully complete the program and earn your promotion and certification, you must pass all classroom, field, and on-the-job requirements. This includes written exams and field evaluations covering physical characteristics, operating rules, safety, hazmat, and signal rules.
Job Responsibilities
  • Build and inspect trains, railcars, and equipment for safe operation.
  • Operate remote control locomotives and perform tasks such as coupling, aligning drawbars, applying hand brakes, and riding railcars.
  • Communicate effectively with crews, dispatchers, and yard controllers.
  • Maintain accurate documentation and comply with all FRA and company safety regulations.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.
  • Additional information about roles and responsibilities are detailed in this video: https://next.frame.io/share/ee753722-c41b-45c7-b14c-8a77fff0cbcc/view/d60b2ce8-7039-4ff7-8015-a6f76356e46c

Qualifications - Required
  • Must be 18 years or older.
  • Must hold a valid driver's license and have reliable transportation.
  • Ability to report to work within 90 minutes.
  • Clean driving record in the past 36 months, without any suspension, revocation, cancellation, or denial of your driver's license resulting from a drug or alcohol-related incident.
  • Must not have been involved in diversion or probation or pleaded guilty to a drug or alcohol-related driving incident.
  • Must not have refused to undergo a drug or alcohol test related to the operation of a motor vehicle.
  • Must pass pre-employment Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) drug and alcohol screening.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Qualifications - Preferred
  • Experience working outdoors in various weather conditions.
  • Experience with heavy equipment or in physically demanding roles.
  • Experience working non-traditional shifts, on call, and/or 12+ hour shifts.

Physical and Mental Job Requirements
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 85 lbs.
  • Must pass physical standards which may include but are not limited to:
  • Hang Test
  • Ability to hang from a rail car ladder with 3 points of contact (2 feet & 1 hand) for 1 minute 15 seconds per side.
  • Ability to walk up to several miles per shift on uneven terrain.
  • Ability to meet FRA medical requirements:
  • Visual acuity (at least 20/40 in each eye separately and both together with or without corrective lenses).
  • Color vision-ability to pass specific FRA color vision tests (lenses used to improve color vision are not permitted).
  • Hearing-no hearing loss greater than 40B average, at 500, 1000, and 2000 in better ear (can be met with hearing aid).

Work Conditions
  • Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Irregular schedules, including on-call, nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Must be available for call 24/7.
  • This is a safety-sensitive position requiring constant alertness while working around heavy, moving, potentially hazardous locomotive engines.

Compensation and Benefits
  • Conductor Trainees earn a minimum of $240 per shift during on-the-job training, with overtime at $30/hour.
  • First-year conductors average $70,000 annually; experienced conductors average $84,000.
  • Locomotive engineers earn a guaranteed minimum of $94,000, with potential to exceed $100,000.
  • Medical insurance for employees and eligible dependents begins the second calendar month of employment.
  • After one year: dental, life insurance, and 401(k) eligibility.
  • Covered under Railroad Retirement benefits and taxes.

Vacation Eligibility
Years of Service / Weeks of Vacation *
  • Two (2) or more years - 2 Weeks
  • Six (6) or more years - 3 Weeks
  • Fifteen (15) or more years - 4 Weeks
  • Twenty-three (23) - 5 Weeks

Company Overview
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.

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