Employment Opportunities

We are currently hiring for two positions. If you would like to submit an application for a different position, we will keep it on hand for the next six months, in the case a position becomes available. Thank you!

Department Hiring: Train & Engine Service

Job Title

Conductor/Engineer

Work Location

Based out of our Nittany & Bald Eagle Railroad
102 Upper Coleville Road
Bellefonte, PA 16823

Job Description

Conductors/Engineers will be a member of train service on a full-time basis and complete miscellaneous duties as required.

Employees are guaranteed a 40-hour work week.

On the job training will be provided.

Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.

  • Must be a US Citizen.

  • Must pass preemployment background checks, physical fitness tests, and drug testing.

  • Must be willing to submit to and pass random drug and alcohol tests.

  • Must be able to have reliable means of arriving at work (and on time) each day.Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions.

  • Must be able to work individually and as a team member.

  • Must have a good driving record

  • Must be able to perform physical labor (lift/move 60lbs & occasionally may have to lift up to 100lbs)

  • Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions

  • Must be able to walk on uneven/unstable surfaces for long distances

  • Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions

  • Must be able to work individually and as a team member

  • Must be available to work weekends (when necessary)

  • Must be available to work up to 12 hours per day (when necessary)

  • Must be able to make quick and responsible decisions regarding safety on and off track.

  • Must be a safety-oriented individual

  • Must be a good team player


We accept applications for all positions at all times.

If you would like to submit an application/resume, we will keep it on hand for up to six months for consideration when there are future job openings.

You may also mail your employment application and/or resume to:

North Shore Railroad Company
Attn: Employment Application
356 Priestley Avenue
Northumberland, PA 17857


Our company provides our employees with:

  • Family-Sustaining Wages

  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  • Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick/Personal Days

  • Railroad Retirement Benefits

  • Matching 401(k)

  • Profit Sharing

  • Life Insurance

  • Family Healthcare Benefits, including vision and hearing (currently at no charge to employees)


The North Shore Railroad Company & Affiliates is a locally owned and based company operating more than 250 miles of track in Central PA.


LAST UPDATED 04.16.2024