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Railroad Fright Clerk (Chicago, IL)

**Date:** Jul 28, 2025

**Location:** Chicago, IL, US, 60629

**Company:** Norfolk Southern Corp.

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Job Requirements

+ Attention to detail and ability to work independently.

+ Inspecting trailers, tracks, and the intermodal yard.

+ Inputting information into computers and preparing reports, research, review, and record trailer inventory

+ May require outdoor work in all weather conditions.

+ Ability to work various shifts, weekends, and holidays

Job/shift preference is determined by union agreement and seniority. The 100% step rate daily wage for these positions is $289.74/day

Wage, benefits, and other duties are governed by the collective bargaining union agreement.

Union Membership Required with mandatory associated membership dues. New hires will typically join the union within 60 calendar days of the first day of service. They will typically become eligible for health benefits the first day of the calendar month that follows employment. Spouse and depends may be eligible for coverage. Opportunity to qualify for holiday pay on up to 11 holidays specified by the agreement in any year. After 1 year, opportunity to qualify for paid sick leave and paid vacation (based on years of qualified service). Additionally, opportunity to qualify for vacation after 1 year of service.

Work Environment

+ 24/7 Operation

+ Environment: Outdoors

+ On-Call: Yes

+ Weekend Work: Yes

+ Shift Work: Yes

Minimum Qualifications

+ Applicants must be 18 years of age or older

+ Must possess a valid Driver’s License

+ Must be able to perform heavy physical labor

+ Must have basic computer and typing competencies

Job Description

Work Conditions

Company Overview

Since 1827, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) and its predecessor companies have safely moved the goods and materials that drive the U.S. economy. Today, it operates a customer-centric and operations-driven freight transportation network. Committed to furthering sustainability, Norfolk Southern helps its customers avoid 15 million tons of yearly carbon emissions by shipping via rail. Its dedicated team members deliver more than 7 million carloads annually, from agriculture to consumer goods, and is the largest rail shipper of auto products and metals in North America. Norfolk Southern also has the most extensive intermodal network in the eastern U.S., serving 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. Learn more by visiting www.NorfolkSouthern.com .

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.