2026 Electrical Apprentice Signal Trainee (Reading, PA)

About the role

This hands-on, field-based position prepares individuals for a career in signal maintenance through structured classroom instruction and on-the-job training.

Responsibilities

• Perform FRA-required inspections and testing of signal systems and grade crossings.
• Install, maintain, and repair signal equipment including signal lights, switch machines, and electrical switch locks.
• Crossing warning devices and interlocking systems.
• Positive Train Control (PTC) and cab signal systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and technical diagrams.
• Operate hand tools, electrical testing instruments, and heavy equipment.
• Accurately document inspections, repairs, and installations.
• Work safely in outdoor environments under varying weather conditions.
• Respond to on-call assignments, including nights and weekends.

Requirements

• You must be 18 years or older.
• You must have a high school diploma or GED.
• You must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• You must obtain a Class A CDL within 90 days of hire (training provided by Norfolk Southern).
• You must pass a commercial driver medical certification examination.
• You must not have a conviction for, or completed state action to cancel, revoke, suspend, or deny a motor vehicle drivers license for, operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of or impaired by alcohol or a controlled substance.
• You must not have a conviction for, or completed state action to cancel, revoke, suspend, or deny a motor vehicle driver's license for, refusal to undergo such testing as is required by State or foreign law when a law enforcement official seeks to determine whether a person is operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance.
• You must not have a conviction for, or completed state action to cancel, revoke, suspend, or deny a motor vehicle driver's license for, driving while intoxicated.
• You must not have a conviction for, or completed state action to cancel, revoke, suspend, or deny a motor vehicle driver's license for, driving under the influence of drugs.
• You must not have a conviction for, or completed state action to cancel, revoke, suspend, or deny a motor vehicle driver's license for, driving while suspended or revoked.
• You must not have a conviction for, or completed state action to cancel, revoke, suspend, or deny a motor vehicle driver's license for, driving while disqualified.
• You must not have a conviction for, or completed state action to cancel, revoke, suspend, or deny a motor vehicle driver's license for, driving while prohibited.
• You must not have a conviction for, or completed state action to cancel, revoke, suspend, or deny a motor vehicle driver's license for, driving while disqualified.
• You must not have a conviction for, or completed state action to cancel, revoke, suspend, or deny a motor vehicle driver's license for, driving while prohibited.
• You must not have a conviction for, or completed state action to cancel, revoke, suspend, or deny a motor vehicle driver's license for, driving while disqualified.
• You must not have a conviction for, or completed state action to cancel, revoke, suspend, or deny a motor vehicle driver's license for, driving while prohibited.
• You must not have a conviction for, or completed state action to cancel, revoke, suspend, or deny a motor vehicle driver's license for, driving while disqualified.
• You must not have a conviction for, or completed state action to cancel, revoke, suspend, or deny a motor vehicle driver's license for, driving while prohibited.
• You must not have a conviction for, or completed state action to cancel, revoke, suspend, or deny a motor vehicle driver's license for, driving while disqualified.
• You must not have a conviction for, or completed state action to cancel, revoke, suspend, or deny a motor vehicle driver's license for, driving while prohibited.
• You must not have a conviction for, or completed state action to cancel, revoke, suspend, or deny a motor vehicle driver's license for, driving while disqualified.
• You must not have a conviction for, or completed state action to cancel, revoke, suspend, or deny a motor vehicle driver's license for, driving while prohibited.
• You must not have a conviction for, or completed state action to cancel, revoke, suspend, or deny a motor vehicle driver's license for, driving while disqualified.
• You must not have a conviction for, or completed state action to cancel, revoke, suspend, or deny a motor vehicle driver's license for, driving while prohibited.
• You must not have a conviction for, or completed state action to cancel, revoke, suspend, or deny a motor vehicle driver's license for, driving while disqualified.
• You must not have a conviction for, or completed state action to cancel, revoke, suspend, or deny a motor vehicle driver's license for, driving while prohibited.
• You must not have a conviction for, or completed state action to cancel, revoke, suspend, or deny a motor vehicle driver's license for, driving while disqualified.
• You must not have a conviction for, or completed state action to cancel, revoke, suspend, or deny a motor vehicle driver's license for, driving while prohibited.
• You must not have a conviction for, or completed state action to cancel, revoke, suspend, or deny a motor vehicle driver's license for, driving while disqualified.
• You must not have a conviction for, or completed state action to cancel, revoke, suspend, or deny a motor vehicle driver's license for, driving while prohibited.
• You must not have a conviction for, or completed state action to cancel, revoke, suspend, or deny a motor vehicle driver's license for, driving while disqualified.
• You must not have a conviction for, or completed state action to cancel, revoke, suspend, or deny a motor vehicle driver's license for, driving while prohibited.
• You must not have a conviction for, or completed state action to cancel, revoke, suspend, or deny a motor vehicle driver's license for, driving while disqualified.
• You must not have a conviction for, or completed state action to cancel, revoke, suspend, or deny a motor vehicle driver's license for, driving while prohibited.
• You must not have a conviction for, or completed state action to cancel, revoke, suspend, or deny a motor vehicle driver's license for, driving while disqualified.
• You must not have a conviction for, or completed state action to cancel, revoke, suspend, or deny a motor vehicle driver's license for, driving while prohibited.
• You must not have a conviction for, or completed state action to cancel, revoke, suspend, or deny a motor vehicle driver's license for, driving while disqualified.
• You must not have a conviction for, or completed state action to cancel, revoke, suspend, or deny a motor vehicle driver's license for, driving while prohibited.
• You must not have a conviction for, or completed state action to cancel, revoke, suspend, or deny a motor vehicle driver's license for, driving while disqualified.
• You must not have a conviction for, or completed state action to cancel, revoke, suspend, or deny a motor vehicle driver's license for, driving while prohibited.
• You must not have a conviction for, or completed state action to cancel, revoke, suspend, or deny a motor vehicle driver's license for, driving while disqualified.
• You must not have a conviction for, or completed state action to cancel, revoke, suspend, or deny a motor vehicle driver's license for, driving while prohibited.
• You must not have a conviction for, or completed state action to cancel, revoke, suspend, or deny a motor vehicle driver's license for, driving while disqualified.
• You must not have a conviction for, or completed state action to cancel, revoke, suspend, or deny a motor vehicle driver's license for, driving while prohibited.
• You must not have a conviction for, or completed state action to cancel, revoke, suspend, or deny a motor vehicle driver's license for, driving while disqualified.
• You must not have a conviction for, or completed state action to cancel, revoke, suspend, or deny a motor vehicle driver's license for, driving while prohibited.
• You must not have a conviction for, or completed state action to cancel, revoke, suspend, or deny a motor vehicle driver's license for, driving while disqualified.
• You must not have a conviction for, or completed state action to cancel, revoke, suspend, or deny a motor vehicle driver's license for, driving while prohibited.
• You must not have a conviction for, or completed state action to cancel, revoke, suspend, or deny a motor vehicle driver's license for, driving while disqualified.
• You must not have a conviction for, or completed state action to cancel, revoke, suspend, or deny a motor vehicle driver's license for, driving while prohibited.
• You must not have a conviction for, or completed state action to cancel, revoke, suspend, or deny a motor vehicle driver's license for, driving while disqualified.
• You must not have a conviction for, or completed state action to cancel, revoke, suspend, or deny a motor vehicle driver's license for, driving while prohibited.
• You must not have a conviction for, or completed state action to cancel, revoke, suspend, or deny a motor vehicle driver's license for, driving while disqualified.
• You must not have a conviction for, or completed state action to cancel, revoke, suspend, or deny a motor vehicle driver's license for, driving while prohibited.
• You must not have a conviction for, or completed state action to cancel, revoke, suspend, or deny a motor vehicle driver's license for, driving while disqualified.
• You must not have a conviction for, or completed state action to cancel, revoke, suspend, or deny a motor vehicle driver's license for, driving while prohibited.
• You must not have a conviction for, or completed state action to cancel, revoke, suspend, or deny a motor vehicle driver's license for, driving while disqualified.
• You must not have a conviction for, or completed state action to cancel, revoke, suspend, or deny a motor vehicle driver's license for, driving while prohibited.
• You must not have a conviction for, or completed state action to cancel, revoke, suspend, or deny a motor vehicle driver's license for, driving while disqualified.
• You must not have a conviction for, or completed state action to cancel, revoke, suspend, or deny a motor vehicle driver's license for, driving while prohibited.
• You must not have a conviction for, or completed state action to cancel, revoke, suspend, or deny a motor vehicle driver's license for, driving while disqualified.
• You must not have a conviction for, or completed state action to cancel, revoke, suspend, or deny a motor vehicle driver's license for, driving while prohibited.
• You must not have a conviction for, or completed state action to cancel, revoke, suspend, or deny a motor vehicle driver's license for, driving while disqualified.
• You must not have a conviction for, or completed state action to cancel, revoke, suspend, or deny a motor vehicle driver's license for, driving while prohibited.
• You must not have a conviction for, or completed state action to cancel, revoke, suspend, or deny a motor vehicle driver's license for, driving while disqualified.
• You must not have a conviction for, or completed state action to cancel, revoke, suspend, or deny a motor vehicle driver's license for, driving while prohibited.
• You must not have a conviction for, or completed state action to cancel, revoke, suspend, or deny a motor vehicle driver's license for, driving while disqualified.
• You must not have a conviction for, or completed state action to cancel, revoke, suspend, or deny a motor vehicle driver's license