Wichita Terminal Association-(WTA) Switchman - Wichita, KS

BNSF Railway•Wichita, KS

11h•$29 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

Apply early as this job may be filled at any time. Job Location: Wichita Other Potential Locations: Wichita, KS Anticipated Start Date: 03/16/2026 Number of Positions: 1 Salary Range: During Training: $29.40/hour; After Training: $39.20/hour Subject to Collective Bargaining Agreement All communication with applicants will be done via email. Please check your email on a daily basis. THIS POSITION IS FOR THE WICHITA TERMINAL ASSOCIATION. This employment opportunity is only for the Wichita Terminal Association, not BNSF Railway. Any current or furloughed employees with BNSF or another Class I railroad that are ultimately selected for this position must resign with their respective road upon being employed by the Wichita Terminal Association. SAFETY Safety is a core value of how we do business. Each and every day, our employees are committed to approach one another about safety, which is key in realizing our vision. Employees are also expected to comply with company and federal safety & health regulations, safety rules & policies, as well as procedures that guide work practices to reduce risk to exposure. Such work practices include but are not limited to wearing required safety equipment, responding to safety concerns, and taking appropriate actions in the event of an emergency. DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES This position is responsible for safely switching railcars and safe train movement. Additional responsibilities include the following: COMMUNICATION Obtain and receive information and act on oral or written instructions by various communication devices Monitor and report daily work TRAIN OPERATION Climb on/off equipment, set/release hand brakes, couple/uncouple air hoses, remove/replace broken railcar knuckle, ride moving cars by holding onto grab irons or ladders Observe, interpret and relay hand, lantern, and other signals for train movement Judge and control speed and clearance distance of cars SWITCHING FUNCTIONS Operate track switches and derails to change train routing within yards or on road Check switch points for proper alignment TRAIN AND EQUIPMENT INSPECTIONS Switch, spot cars and determine train make-up Observe and monitor track conditions (e.g. broken rails, defective switches, weather-related problems) Inspect cars per federal regulations Observe and report on passing train conditions The duties and responsibilities in this posting are representative categories to be used in deciding whether to apply for this position. This is not an exhaustive list of the position’s duties. WORKING CONDITIONS Extreme all-weather conditions Walk and perform work on uneven surfaces Safety sensitive work environment Loud noise and fumes Work on and around heavy and moving machinery SHIFTS/HOURS Full-time (40 hrs/wk) Subject to on-call (24/7), nights, weekends, and holidays Must be able to report to assigned work location when notified

Requirements

Possess a valid driver’s license
At least 18 years of age, or will be by the anticipated start date listed above
Ability to report for duty at the designated work location in Wichita, KS
Able to work safely in the above working conditions
Able to work the above shift/hours
Ability to read, write and communicate (speak, hear and understand) English
Ability to lift and carry up to 80 pounds
Ability to see, learn, and interpret hand signals from near and far; visually distinguish colors - red, blue, green, yellow and lunar (clear light); visually judge speed and distance of moving objects; see at night
Ability to discriminate and differentiate between verbal and non-verbal sounds (signals, alarms, etc.) in the work environment
Ability to visually distinguish and differentiate colors of computer display screens
Ability to use hands and use hand tools to perform activities involving holding, grasping, turning and pulling
Ability to climb ladders and get on/off equipment
Ability to work at various heights above the ground including on locomotives, railcars and other equipment
Ability to bend, lift, walk and stand occasionally with breaks
Ability to sit frequently with breaks
Follow safety policies and procedures; wear required personal protective equipment

Responsibilities

safely switching railcars and safe train movement
Obtain and receive information and act on oral or written instructions by various communication devices
Monitor and report daily work
Climb on/off equipment, set/release hand brakes, couple/uncouple air hoses, remove/replace broken railcar knuckle, ride moving cars by holding onto grab irons or ladders
Observe, interpret and relay hand, lantern, and other signals for train movement
Judge and control speed and clearance distance of cars
Operate track switches and derails to change train routing within yards or on road
Check switch points for proper alignment
Switch, spot cars and determine train make-up
Observe and monitor track conditions (e.g. broken rails, defective switches, weather-related problems)
Inspect cars per federal regulations
Observe and report on passing train conditions