• Requisition 39789: TCU Clerk
• Chicago, IL

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Job Description

Applicants must be able to perform general clerical work and be proficient in the preparation of various correspondence, reports, documents, etc. Applicants must be able to work in an industrial environment, in all kinds of weather conditions. Position requires bending, stooping, climbing, and lifting. Must maintain a safe, clean, and organized workplace. Position requires strong communication skills and an ability to direct and advise others in a team environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Inputting information into computers, including e-mail correspondence
• Researching material needs and usage
• Operating lift and swing bridge controls and communicating via radio to maritime traffic
• Maintaining bookkeeping and preparing reports
• Understanding, following, and enforcing safety rules and processes
• Qualifying for a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)

Job Requirements

• Attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and adjust priorities
• Valid driver’s license
• Capable of lifting 50+ pounds
• Requires outdoor work in all weather conditions
• Be on call and available to protect work
• Ability to work various shifts, weekends, and holidays, and job/shift preference as determined by union agreement and seniority.

Pay and Benefits

Wage, benefits, and other duties are governed by the collective bargaining union agreement. Union Membership is required with mandatory associated membership dues. New hires will typically join the union within 60 calendar days of the first day of service.

Eligibility for health benefits begin on the first day of the calendar month that follows employment. Spouse and dependents 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.

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](http://www.

Norfolk Southern.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.