Conductor Trainee - Spokane, WA

BNSF Railway • Spokane, WA

2d • $70,000 - $82,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Be part of a team that values safety, inclusion, and excellence. We are one of the largest U.S. railroads transporting the nation’s freight across 28 western states and 3 Canadian provinces. As a member of our team, you will play a role in supporting the movement of essential products and materials that help feed, clothe, supply, and power communities throughout America and the world. We are committed to a culture where all employees are included, belong, and have equal opportunity to achieve their full potential. Come make a difference with us! Learn more about BNSF and our Benefits. This posting is for a “Primary Recall” location. Employees hired at a “Primary-Recall” location have a three-year obligation (from date of hire) to return to their hiring location if called back to stabilize the location’s workforce.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age, or will be by the start date listed above.
• Ability to report for duty at the designated work location.
• Able to work safely in extreme all-weather conditions, walk and perform work on uneven surfaces, in a safety-sensitive work environment with loud noise and fumes, and on and around heavy and moving machinery.
• Able to work full-time (40 hrs/wk), be subject to on-call (24/7), nights, weekends, and holidays, and work in geographic area as posted and report to assigned work location when notified.
• Able to meet frequent travel requirements to and remain on designated seniority region for days at a time.
• Ability to read, write and communicate (speak, hear and understand) English.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 80 pounds.
• Ability to see, learn, and interpret hand signals from near and far; visually distinguish colors - red, blue, green, yellow and lunar (clear light); visually judge speed and distance of moving objects; see at night.
• Ability to discriminate and differentiate between verbal and non-verbal sounds (signals, alarms, etc.) in the work environment.
• Ability to visually distinguish and differentiate colors on computer display screens.
• Ability to use hands and use hand tools to perform activities involving holding, grasping, turning and pulling.
• Ability to climb ladders and get on/off equipment.
• Ability to work at various heights above the ground including on locomotives, railcars and other equipment.
• Ability to bend, lift, walk and stand occasionally with breaks.
• Ability to sit frequently with breaks.
• Follow safety policies and procedures; wear required personal protective equipment.
• Pre-employment background verification, medical review and pre-employment drug screen.
• Obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) if work requires unescorted access to secure areas of port facilities.

Nice To Haves

• Company-paid on-the-job and classroom training for up to 19 weeks and may include travel to BNSF's Training Center in Overland Park, KS.

Responsibilities

• Safely switching railcars and safe train movement.
• Obtain and receive information and act on oral or written instructions by various communication devices.
• Monitor and report daily work.
• Climb on/off equipment, set/release hand brakes, couple/uncouple air hoses, remove/replace broken railcar knuckle, ride moving cars by holding onto grab irons or ladders.
• Observe, interpret and relay hand, lantern, and other signals for train movement.
• Judge and control speed and clearance distance of cars.
• Operate track switches and derails to change train routing within yards or on road.
• Check switch points for proper alignment.
• Switch, spot cars and determine train make-up.
• Observe and monitor track conditions (e.g. broken rails, defective switches, weather-related problems).
• Inspect cars per federal regulations.
• Observe and report on passing train conditions.

Benefits

• A range of health care options for you and your dependents including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, mental health, wellness coaching, 2nd opinion services, and high-quality care network options.
• Life insurance, provided at no cost to you.
• A Railroad Retirement program and competitive 401(k) plan to help you meet your retirement goals.
• Family benefits including parental and pediatric support, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, and spending accounts.
• Access to discounts on travel, gym memberships and more!

What This Job Offers

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