Conductor Trainee-Temple, TX

BNSF Railway • Temple, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

BNSF is hiring Conductor Trainees for its 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 up to 19 weeks of company-paid on-the-job and classroom training. 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. Work is on-call 24/7 and may include nights, weekends, and holidays. Work may be seasonal due to weather or business needs. Employees must be available in the posted geographic area, report promptly to the assigned location, and travel frequently, including staying in the designated seniority region for extended periods. This posting is for a Primary Recall location; employees hired there have a three-year obligation from their hire date to return to that location if called back to stabilize its workforce. A 60-day probationary period applies. Relocation assistance is not available.

The job is safety-sensitive and may involve extreme weather, uneven surfaces, loud noise, fumes, and heavy or moving machinery. Employees must follow safety rules and applicable regulations, use required personal protective equipment, respond to safety concerns, and take appropriate action in emergencies. Union membership in SMART-TD or BLET is required, with dues payable under the union agreement. All positions require pre-employment background verification, medical review, and drug screening. A TWIC is required for BNSF employees whose work requires unescorted access to secure areas of port facilities.

Requirements

• Be able to work now and in the future without BNSF assistance to obtain, maintain, or extend 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, hours, and travel requirements.
• 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 at near and far distances, and visually judge the speed and distance of moving objects.
• Visually distinguish red, blue, green, yellow, and lunar (clear light) colors; 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 holding, grasping, turning, and pulling.
• Climb and descend ladders, get on and off equipment, and work at heights on locomotives, railcars, and other equipment.
• Bend, lift, walk, and stand occasionally with breaks; walk and work on uneven surfaces; and sit frequently with breaks.
• Follow safety policies and procedures and wear required personal protective equipment.
• Join SMART-TD or BLET and pay required union dues 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 or 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 problems, as well as report conditions observed on passing trains.
• Follow safety policies and procedures, wear required personal protective equipment, raise safety concerns, and take appropriate action in emergencies.

Benefits

• Health care options for employees and dependents, including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, mental health, wellness coaching, second-opinion services, and care network options.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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