Conductor Trainee-San Antonio, TX
About The Position
The Conductor Trainee is an entry-level role in BNSF’s 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 for 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. It is subject to 24/7 on-call availability, nights, weekends, and holidays. Work may be seasonal due to weather or business needs, and 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 posting is for a Primary Recall location, requiring employees to return to their hiring location if called back to stabilize its workforce during the three years after hire. The work is safety-sensitive and may involve extreme weather, uneven surfaces, loud noises, fumes, and heavy or moving machinery. Employees must follow safety policies and federal and state regulations, wear required protective equipment, participate in safety conversations, respond to concerns, and take appropriate action in emergencies. Relocation assistance is not available, and the position has a 60-day probationary period.
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 stated 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) lights, 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 activities involving holding, grasping, turning, and pulling.
- Climb and descend ladders and get on and off equipment.
- Work at varying 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.
- Join SMART-TD or BLET; union dues are 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 and control speed and clearance distances.
- Operate track switches and derails to change train routing and check that switch points are properly aligned.
- Switch and spot cars, determine train make-up, and inspect cars in accordance with federal regulations.
- Monitor track conditions for issues and report conditions observed on passing trains.
- Follow safety policies and procedures, wear required personal protective equipment, participate in safety conversations, and respond appropriately to concerns and emergencies.
Benefits
- Health care options for employees and dependents, including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, mental health, wellness coaching, second-opinion services, and high-quality care network options.
- 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 more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
