Conductor Trainee - Minot, ND
About The Position
BNSF Railway is hiring a Conductor Trainee in Minot, North Dakota, for its Transportation Department. Conductors help ensure the safe and efficient movement of freight and learn to manage train operations, follow safety protocols, and support the efficiency of the rail network. This full-time position is subject to on-call availability 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Work may be seasonal due to weather or business needs. Frequent travel is required, including extended stays within the designated seniority region. Company-paid classroom and on-the-job training lasts up to 19 weeks and includes travel to BNSF’s training center in Overland Park, Kansas. This is a Primary Recall location. Employees hired there have a three-year obligation from their hire date to return to the hiring location if called back to stabilize its workforce. A 60-day probationary period applies upon completion of training and protecting the first tour of compensated services. Relocation assistance is not available. Union membership with SMART-TD or BLET is required, and union dues apply under the union agreement.
Requirements
- Be able to work now and in the future without BNSF assistance in obtaining, maintaining, or extending employment authorization.
- Be at least 18 years old by the listed start date.
- Be able to report for duty at the designated work location and work safely in the stated conditions and hours.
- Meet the stated travel requirements.
- 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 at near and far distances 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, get on and off equipment, and work at heights on locomotives, railcars, and other equipment.
- Bend, lift, walk, and stand occasionally with breaks; sit frequently with breaks; and walk or work on uneven surfaces.
- Follow safety policies and procedures and wear required personal protective equipment.
- Join SMART-TD or BLET and pay union dues as required by the union agreement.
Responsibilities
- Receive, communicate, and act on oral and written information using various devices, and monitor and report daily work.
- Climb on and off equipment, manage hand brakes, connect and disconnect air hoses, and replace broken railcar knuckles.
- Interpret train movement signals and judge and 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 problems, as well as report conditions observed on passing trains.
- Follow safety rules, policies, and federal and state regulations; wear required personal protective equipment, respond to concerns, and take appropriate action in emergencies.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Telemedicine, mental health care, wellness coaching, second-opinion services, and high-quality care network options
- Life insurance provided at no cost
- Railroad Retirement program
- Competitive 401(k) plan
- Parental and pediatric support
- Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement
- Spending accounts
- Discounts on travel, gym memberships, and more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
