Norfolk Southern actively recruits people with military backgrounds for careers in railroad operations and management. “Hiring America’s military veterans is one of the best business investments we make at Norfolk Southern,” said Cindy Earhart, vice president of human resources. “Veterans bring technical skills and work experiences that are a good match for a career in the rail industry, as well as the personal qualities that we value – leadership, flexibility, dedication and teamwork. We believe Norfolk Southern is an excellent place for military veterans to start their new careers.”

Norfolk Southern is military friendly, with 11 percent of its work force having previously served in the Armed Forces. The company has a full-time military recruiter who attends transition assistance events throughout the Eastern U.S. and participates in the Army’s PaYS recruiting program.

Norfolk Southern people are committed to a vision to be the safest, most customer-focused, and successful transportation company in the world. The skills, leadership experience and commitment to excellence that veterans bring to the work force make them ideally suited to helping achieve that vision. Their work ethic is a good fit with Norfolk Southern’s SPIRIT values of safety, performance, integrity, respect, innovation and teamwork. Veteran employees efficiently and safely handle all aspects of freight railroading seven days a week, 24 hours a day in 22 states. For 20 consecutive years, Norfolk Southern has been the rail industry leader in workplace safety, an achievement that veterans especially relate to and appreciate.

Norfolk Southern values people who are dedicated to being on the job when called, executing their assignments safely and efficiently, and looking out for their personal and team safety. Veterans excel in working under these circumstances, and Norfolk Southern is proud to have them on the team.