Conductor Trainee - Primary Recall - Thayer, MO
About The Position
BNSF Railway is hiring Conductor Trainees for its Transportation Department in Thayer, Missouri. The role supports safe and efficient freight movement. Trainees learn to manage train operations, follow safety requirements, and contribute to the efficiency of the rail network through company-paid on-the-job and classroom training lasting up to 19 weeks. Training includes 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, 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. This is a Primary Recall location: employees have a three-year obligation from their hire date to return to their hiring location if called back to stabilize its workforce. A 60-day probationary period applies after training and protecting the first tour of compensated services. Relocation assistance is not available. The work takes place in a safety-sensitive environment and may involve extreme weather, uneven surfaces, 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 concerns, and take appropriate action in emergencies. Union membership in SMART-TD or BLET is required, with dues as specified by the union agreement.
Requirements
- At least 18 years old by the listed start date.
- Authorized to work now and in the future without BNSF assistance in obtaining, maintaining, or extending employment authorization.
- Ability to report for duty at the designated work location and work the stated hours and conditions.
- Ability to meet frequent travel requirements, including travel and extended stays in the designated seniority region.
- Ability to read, write, speak, hear, and understand English.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 80 pounds.
- Ability to learn to identify, interpret, and use hand signals at near and far distances and visually judge the speed and distance of moving objects.
- Ability to distinguish red, blue, green, yellow, and lunar (clear light) colors, see at night, and distinguish colors on computer display screens.
- Ability to distinguish verbal and non-verbal sounds, including signals and alarms, and comprehend verbal communication in the work environment.
- Ability to use hands and hand tools for holding, grasping, turning, and pulling.
- Ability to climb ladders, get on and off equipment, and work at heights on locomotives, railcars, and other equipment.
- Ability to bend, lift, walk, and stand occasionally with breaks; walk and work on uneven surfaces; and sit frequently with breaks.
- Ability to work safely in the described conditions and comply with safety policies, procedures, and personal protective equipment requirements.
- Union membership in SMART-TD or BLET, with dues 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; manage hand brakes; connect and disconnect air hoses; and replace broken railcar knuckles.
- Interpret signals for train movement 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, identify problems, and report 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 coverage, plus 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 competitive 401(k) plan.
- Family benefits, including parental and pediatric support, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, and spending accounts.
- Discounts on travel, gym memberships, and more.
- Company-paid on-the-job and classroom training for up to 19 weeks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
