2026 Electrical Apprentice Signal Trainee (Charlottesville, VA)

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Relocation assistance

Not offered From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$55,206 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+5.5% - Faster than average

Matched to SOC 49-9071 - Trades aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

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Trades From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Seniority

Entry From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Schedule

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Weekend work

Required From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Company

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Assessment

Required From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Deadline

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About this role

2026 Electrical Apprentice Signal Trainee (Charlottesville, VA) Requisition [[id]]: [[title]] 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 launch a career in railroad signal maintenance and contribute to the safety and reliability of train operations, we invite you to explore the Apprentice Signal Trainee role. This hands-on, field-based position prepares individuals for a career in signal maintenance through structured classroom instruction and on-the-job training. Apprentice Signal Trainees learn to install, inspect, and maintain signal systems that are critical to safe and efficient rail operations. What Should You Know This is a seniority-based union position. You will be required to bid on available positions, which may be located outside your training location. Relocation may be necessary based on the outcome of the bid process. Relocation assistance is not provided for this position. You must be available to work on-call, 24/7, including holidays, nights and weekends. Extensive travel is required during training (up to 75%). You will be required to join the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen (BRS) within 60 days of establishing seniority. You must obtain a Class A CDL within 90 days of hire (training provided by Norfolk Southern) Training Training lasts approximately 52 weeks and includes both classroom and field instruction. Click on the link below to learn more about our training program: https://vimeo.com/871474435/990fe84216 Classroom Training: Three sessions (3 weeks each)

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