Conductor Trainee - Primary Recall - Denver, CO

BNSF Railway • Denver, CO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

BNSF Railway is hiring Conductor Trainees for its Transportation Department in Denver, Colorado. Trainees learn to manage train operations, comply with safety protocols, and support the efficient and safe movement of freight. The company provides paid classroom and on-the-job training for up to 19 weeks, including travel to its training center in Overland Park, Kansas. The position is full-time at 40 hours per week and is subject to 24/7 on-call availability, nights, weekends, and holidays. Work may be seasonal depending on weather or business needs. Frequent travel is required, including the ability to travel to and stay in the designated seniority region for extended periods. This is 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 upon completion of training and protecting the first tour of compensated services. Relocation assistance is not available.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old by the listed start date.
• Be able to work now and in the future without BNSF assistance in obtaining, maintaining, or extending employment authorization.
• Be able to report for duty at the designated work location and safely perform the work under the described conditions and schedule.
• Meet the stated travel requirements, including 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 at near and far distances, 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 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; walk and work on uneven surfaces; and sit frequently with breaks.
• Follow safety policies and procedures and wear required personal protective equipment.
• Meet pre-employment background verification, medical review, and drug-screen requirements.
• Join SMART-TD or BLET and pay union dues as required by 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, report issues, and report conditions observed on passing trains.
• Follow safety rules, policies, and federal and state regulations; wear required personal protective equipment, raise concerns, and take appropriate action in emergencies.
• Participate in safety conversations and help maintain a safe working environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and telemedicine options for employees and dependents.
• Mental health services, wellness coaching, second-opinion services, and high-quality care network options.
• Life insurance provided at no cost to the employee.
• Railroad Retirement program and competitive 401(k) plan.
• 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