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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Norfolk Southern is offering starting bonuses of up to $5,000 for conductor trainees in Louisville.

The freight railroad company said conductors play a critical role in keeping freight trains moving.

"We are actively hiring people who want a high degree of responsibility, thrive in autonomy, and desire a sense of pride in the work they do," Brad Dodd, director of Talen Acquisition at Norfolk Southern, said in a news release.

Starting pay for employees begins at $52,000, which increases over four years to a minimum of around $63,500. According to a news release, the average Norfolk Southern Train and Engine employees earned wages of $95,000 before benefits.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and successfully complete a standard background check. To apply, click here.

Other priority locations include Buffalo, Cincinnati and Birmingham, among other areas.

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