Conductor Trainee - Primary Recall - Springfield, MO

BNSF Railway • Springfield, MO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Conductor Trainees join BNSF Railway’s Transportation Department to help move freight safely and efficiently. Trainees learn to manage train operations, follow safety protocols, and support the efficiency of the rail network through company-paid classroom and on-the-job training for up to 19 weeks. Training includes travel to BNSF’s training center in Overland Park, Kansas.

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position subject to 24/7 on-call availability, including 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 their assigned location, and travel frequently, 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 their hire date to return if called back to stabilize the location’s workforce. A 60-day probationary period follows training and the first tour of compensated services. Relocation assistance is not available.

The work takes place in a safety-sensitive environment and may involve extreme weather, uneven surfaces, loud noise, fumes, and heavy or moving machinery. Employees must follow safety rules and applicable regulations, wear required personal protective equipment, participate in safety practices, and respond appropriately to concerns and emergencies. Union membership in SMART-TD or BLET is required, with dues payable under the applicable union agreement.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old by the listed start date.
• Be authorized to work now and in the future without BNSF assistance to obtain, maintain, or extend employment authorization.
• Be able to report for duty at the designated work location and work safely under the described conditions and schedule.
• Meet the stated travel requirements, including frequent travel and 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 above the ground, including on locomotives, railcars, and other equipment.
• Bend, lift, walk, and stand occasionally with breaks; walk or work on uneven surfaces; and sit frequently with breaks.
• Follow safety policies and procedures and wear required personal protective equipment.
• Complete required pre-employment background verification, medical review, and drug screening.
• 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, operate 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 and take appropriate action in emergencies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options for employees and dependents
• Telemedicine, mental health services, wellness coaching, second-opinion services, and high-quality care network options
• Life insurance provided at no cost
• Railroad Retirement program
• 401(k) plan
• Parental and pediatric support
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement
• Spending accounts
• Travel and gym membership discounts

What This Job Offers

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