Conductor Trainee - Missoula, MT

BNSF Railway • Missoula, MT

1d • $70,000 - $82,000 • Onsite

About The Position

BNSF Railway is hiring Conductor Trainees for its Transportation Department in Missoula, Montana. Conductor Trainees learn to manage train operations, follow safety protocols, and help move freight safely and efficiently. Company-paid training includes on-the-job and classroom instruction for up to 19 weeks, including travel to BNSF’s training center in Overland Park, Kansas.

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position subject to 24/7 on-call availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Work may be seasonal because of weather or business needs. Frequent travel is required, including extended stays within the designated seniority region. Employees hired at this Primary Recall location have a three-year obligation from their hire date to return to the hiring location if called back to stabilize its workforce. Relocation assistance is not available. A 60-day probationary period applies after training and the first tour of compensated services.

The role is safety-sensitive and involves working in varied and extreme weather, on uneven surfaces, and around loud noises, fumes, and heavy or moving machinery. Employees must follow safety rules and applicable federal and state regulations, wear required personal protective equipment, respond to safety concerns, and take appropriate action in emergencies. The position is represented by SMART-TD or BLET, with union dues required under the applicable agreement.

Requirements

• Be able to work now and in the future without BNSF assistance to obtain, maintain, or extend employment authorization.
• Be at least 18 years old by the listed start date.
• Be able to report for duty at the designated work location.
• Be able to work safely in the described working conditions and work the stated schedule and hours.
• Be able to meet the travel requirements, including frequent travel and extended stays in the designated seniority region.
• Read, write, and communicate in English, including speaking, hearing, and understanding.
• Lift and carry up to 80 pounds.
• Learn to identify, interpret, and use hand signals from near and far and visually judge the speed and distance of moving objects.
• Visually distinguish red, blue, green, yellow, and lunar (clear-light) colors, see at night, and distinguish colors on computer display screens.
• Differentiate verbal and non-verbal sounds, including signals and alarms, and comprehend verbal communication in the work environment.
• Use hands and hand tools for holding, grasping, turning, and pulling.
• Climb ladders and get on and off equipment, and work at varying heights on locomotives, railcars, and other equipment.
• Bend, lift, walk, and stand occasionally with breaks; walk or work on uneven surfaces; and sit frequently with breaks.
• Follow safety policies and procedures and wear required personal protective equipment.
• Pay union dues as required under the union agreement.

Responsibilities

• Obtain, receive, and act on oral and written information through various devices, and monitor and report daily work.
• Climb on and off equipment, operate hand brakes, connect and disconnect air hoses, and replace broken railcar knuckles.
• Interpret train movement signals and judge or control speed and clearance distances.
• Operate track switches and derails to change train routing, and check switch points for proper alignment.
• Switch and spot cars, determine train make-up, and inspect cars in accordance with federal regulations.
• Monitor track conditions and report issues and conditions observed on passing trains.
• Follow safety policies and procedures, wear required personal protective equipment, respond to safety concerns, and take appropriate action in emergencies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision care options for employees and dependents.
• Telemedicine, mental health services, wellness coaching, second-opinion services, and high-quality care network options.
• Life insurance provided at no cost to the employee.
• Railroad Retirement program and a competitive 401(k) plan.
• Parental and pediatric support, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, and spending accounts.
• Discounts on travel, gym memberships, and other offerings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed