Conductor Trainee - Klamath Falls, OR

BNSF Railway•Klamath Falls, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Conductor Trainee is responsible for safely switching railcars and ensuring safe train movement. The role includes communicating and acting on oral and written instructions, operating train and switching equipment, inspecting trains and railcars, and monitoring track and weather conditions. Employees work in a safety-sensitive environment and must comply with company and federal safety rules, procedures, and personal protective equipment requirements. This is a full-time position based in Klamath Falls, Oregon. Work is subject to on-call availability 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Employees must report to their assigned work location when notified and may travel frequently, remaining in the designated seniority region for days at a time. The position includes up to 19 weeks of company-paid on-the-job and classroom training, which may involve travel to BNSF’s Training Center in Overland Park, Kansas. This posting is for 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 the workforce. The position requires union dues under the applicable agreement and has a 60-day probationary period. Relocation assistance is not available. Employment is contingent on pre-employment background verification, medical review, and drug screening.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old by the start date.
Be able to report for duty at the designated work location and work safely in the stated conditions and schedule.
Meet the stated travel requirements, including frequent travel and remaining in the designated seniority region for days at a time.
Read, write, and communicate in English, including speaking, hearing, and understanding.
Lift and carry up to 80 pounds.
See, learn, and interpret hand signals at near and far distances; distinguish red, blue, green, yellow, and lunar (clear) lights; judge the speed and distance of moving objects; and see at night.
Discriminate between verbal and non-verbal sounds, including signals and alarms, in the work environment.
Visually distinguish colors on computer display screens.
Use hands and hand tools for holding, grasping, turning, and pulling.
Climb ladders and get on and off equipment; work at heights above the ground on locomotives, railcars, and other equipment.
Bend, lift, walk, and stand occasionally with breaks, and sit frequently with breaks.
Comply with safety policies and procedures and wear required personal protective equipment.
Complete pre-employment background verification, medical review, and drug screening.
Obtain and pay required SMART-TD or BLET union dues under the applicable agreement.

Responsibilities

Obtain and receive information, act on oral or written instructions received through various communication devices, and monitor and report daily work.
Climb on and off equipment; set and release hand brakes; couple and uncouple air hoses; remove and replace broken railcar knuckles; and ride moving cars while holding grab irons or ladders.
Observe, interpret, and relay hand, lantern, and other signals for train movement.
Judge and control the speed and clearance distance of railcars.
Operate track switches and derails to change train routing within yards or on the road, and check switch points for proper alignment.
Switch and spot cars and determine train make-up.
Observe and monitor track conditions, including broken rails, defective switches, and weather-related problems.
Inspect cars in accordance with federal regulations and observe and report conditions on passing trains.
Follow safety policies and procedures, wear required personal protective equipment, respond to safety concerns, and take appropriate action in emergencies.