Conductor Trainee - Spokane, WA - Furloughed Employees Encouraged to Apply

BNSF Railway • Spokane, WA

22d • Onsite

About The Position

The Conductor Trainee is responsible for safely switching railcars and supporting safe train movement. The role includes communicating and acting on oral and written instructions, operating track switches and derails, inspecting railcars and trains, monitoring track conditions, and observing and relaying signals. Work is performed in a safety-sensitive railroad environment and requires working outdoors in extreme weather, around loud noise, fumes, and heavy or moving machinery. Employees travel frequently and may remain on their designated seniority region for days at a time. The position is full-time, with on-call availability and work on nights, weekends, and holidays. Company-paid on-the-job and classroom training lasts up to 19 weeks and may include travel to BNSF's Training Center in Overland Park, Kansas. This is a primary-recall location, with a three-year obligation to return to the hiring location if called back to stabilize the workforce.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old, or reach age 18 by the stated start date.
• Be able to report for duty at the designated work location and work in the geographic area posted.
• Be able to work safely in the described conditions and work the stated shifts and hours, including on-call duty, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Meet the stated travel requirements, including frequent travel and remaining on 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 from near and far; distinguish red, blue, green, yellow, and lunar (clear) light; 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 various heights above ground, including 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.
• Pay SMART-TD or BLET dues as required by the union agreement.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and receive information through communication devices and act on oral or written instructions.
• Monitor and report daily work.
• Climb on and off equipment; set and release hand brakes; couple and uncouple air hoses; and remove and replace broken railcar knuckles.
• Ride moving cars by holding onto grab irons or ladders.
• Observe, interpret, and relay hand, lantern, and other train-movement signals.
• Judge and control the speed and clearance distance of cars.
• Operate track switches and derails to change train routing within yards or on the road.
• 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 according to federal regulations.
• Observe and report conditions of passing trains.
• Follow safety policies and procedures, wear required personal protective equipment, and take appropriate action in response to safety concerns or emergencies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision care options for employees and dependents.
• Telemedicine, mental health services, wellness coaching, second-opinion services, and access to high-quality care networks.
• Life insurance provided at no cost to the employee.
• 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.
• Company-paid on-the-job and classroom training for up to 19 weeks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed