Conductor Trainee- Longview, TX
About The Position
Conductor trainees join BNSF’s Transportation department, which coordinates train operations, scheduling, and dispatching to move freight safely and efficiently. Trainees learn to manage train operations, comply with safety protocols, and support the efficiency of the rail network through company-paid on-the-job and classroom training for up to 19 weeks. Training includes travel to BNSF’s training center in Overland Park, Kansas. This full-time position requires at least 40 hours per week and is subject to 24/7 on-call duty, nights, weekends, and holidays. Work may be seasonal due to weather or business needs. Frequent travel is required, including the ability to travel to and stay in the designated seniority region for extended periods. Employees hired at a Primary-Recall location have a three-year obligation from their hire date to return to that location if called back to stabilize its workforce. The role has a 60-day probationary period; relocation assistance is not available. The job is performed in a safety-sensitive environment, potentially in extreme weather and around loud noise, fumes, and heavy or moving machinery. Employees must follow safety rules and regulations, wear required personal protective equipment, respond to safety concerns, and take appropriate action in emergencies. Union membership with SMART-TD or BLET is required, with dues per the union agreement.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old by the listed start date.
- Be able to work in the United States now and in the future without BNSF assistance in obtaining, maintaining, or extending employment authorization.
- Be able to report to the designated work location and work the stated hours and shifts, including on-call duty, nights, weekends, and holidays.
- 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-light) signals, 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; sit frequently with breaks; and walk or work on uneven surfaces.
- Be able to work safely in the described conditions, including diverse and extreme weather and around loud noises, fumes, and heavy or moving machinery.
- Follow safety policies and procedures and wear required personal protective equipment.
- Accept required union membership with SMART-TD or BLET and payment of union dues under the applicable 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 according to federal regulations.
- Monitor track conditions, identify issues, and report conditions observed on passing trains.
- Follow safety policies and procedures, wear required personal protective equipment, and respond appropriately to safety concerns and emergencies.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage options for employees and dependents
- Telemedicine, mental health support, wellness coaching, second-opinion services, and access to a high-quality care network
- Life insurance provided at no cost
- Railroad Retirement program and a 401(k) plan
- Parental and pediatric support
- Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement
- Spending accounts
- Discounts on travel, gym memberships, and other offerings
- Company-paid on-the-job and classroom training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
