Conductor Trainee-Tulsa, OK

BNSF Railway • Tulsa, OK

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About The Position

BNSF is hiring Conductor Trainees for its Transportation department, which coordinates train operations, scheduling, and dispatching to move freight safely and efficiently. Trainees learn to manage train operations, follow safety protocols, 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 position requiring at least 40 hours per week. Work is on-call 24/7 and may include nights, weekends, and holidays. Work may be seasonal due to weather or business needs. Employees must be available in the posted geographic area and report promptly to the assigned location. Frequent travel is required, including extended stays in the designated seniority region. This is a Primary-Recall location, which requires employees to return to their hiring location if called back to stabilize the workforce during the first three years after hire. The role has a 60-day probationary period; relocation assistance is not available.

The work is safety-sensitive and may take place in extreme weather, on uneven surfaces, and around loud noise, 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. The position is union-represented by SMART-TD or BLET, with union dues required 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 described conditions and hours.
• Meet the travel requirements, including extended stays in the designated seniority region.
• Read, write, speak, hear, and understand English.
• 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), 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 and descend ladders, get on and off equipment, and work at heights above the ground, including 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.
• Meet pre-employment background verification, medical review, and drug-screen requirements.

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 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 for 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, along with telemedicine, mental health, wellness coaching, second-opinion services, and access to high-quality care networks.
• Life insurance provided at no cost.
• Railroad Retirement program and a competitive 401(k) plan.
• Family benefits, including 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