Conductor Trainee - Primary Recall - Denver, CO

BNSF Railway • Denver, CO

7d • $70,000 - $82,000

About The Position

BNSF Railway is hiring Conductor Trainees for its Transportation Department. Trainees learn to manage train operations, follow safety protocols, and support efficient freight movement using technology and real-time coordination. The role includes company-paid on-the-job and classroom training for up to 19 weeks, including travel to BNSF’s training center in Overland Park, Kansas.

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with 24/7 on-call availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Work may vary seasonally due to weather or business needs. Frequent travel is required, including extended stays in the designated seniority region. This posting is for a Primary Recall location; employees hired at such a location have a three-year obligation from hire to return to their hiring location if called back to stabilize its workforce. Relocation assistance is not available. A 60-day probationary period applies after training and protection of the first tour of compensated services.

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, or turn 18 by the stated start date.
• Be able to report for duty at the designated work location and safely perform work in the described conditions and schedule.
• Meet the position’s travel requirements.
• 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) lights and see at night; distinguish colors on computer displays.
• 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 ladders, get on and off equipment, and work at varying heights on locomotives, railcars, and other equipment.
• Bend, lift, walk, and stand occasionally with breaks; sit frequently with breaks; and 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 switch points for proper alignment.
• Switch and spot cars, determine train make-up, and inspect cars in accordance with federal regulations.
• Monitor track conditions and report issues, and report conditions observed on passing trains.
• Follow safety rules, policies, and federal and state regulations; wear required personal protective equipment, respond to concerns, and take appropriate action in emergencies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Telemedicine, mental health services, wellness coaching, second-opinion services, and care network options
• Life insurance provided at no cost
• Railroad Retirement program and a competitive 401(k) plan
• Parental and pediatric support
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement
• 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