Conductor Trainee - Primary Recall - Clovis, NM

Job Overview

Be part of a team that values safety, inclusion, and excellence. We are one of the largest U.S. railroads transporting freight across 28 western states and 3 Canadian provinces. As a member of our team, you will play a role in supporting the movement of essential products and materials that help feed, clothe, supply, and power communities throughout America and the world.

We are committed to a culture where all employees are included, belong, and have equal opportunity to achieve their full potential.

Job Location:

Clovis, NM. Anticipated

Start Date:

10/26/2026. Number of Positions:
5. Other Potential Locations:
Clovis, NM.

Entry rate is approximately $240.64 per day with an average annual salary of $70,000 - $82,000. Benefits include a comprehensive package: health care options, 401(k) plan, family benefits, discounts, and more.

This is a full-time (40 hours/week) position that is subject to on-call (24/7), nights, weekends, and holidays. Work may be seasonal due to weather or business, requiring availability in the posted geographic area and timely reporting to the assigned location. Frequent travel is required with the ability to travel to and stay in the designated seniority region for extended periods of time.

Training for this position is company-paid on-the-job and classroom training for up to 19 weeks and will include travel to BNSF’s training center in Overland Park, KS.

NOTE: This posting is for a "Primary Recall" location. Employees hired at a “Primary-Recall” location have a three-year obligation (from date of hire) to return to their hiring location if called back to stabilize the location’s workforce.

Communication responsibilities include obtaining, receiving, and acting on information (oral and written) through various devices, monitoring and reporting daily work. This also includes climbing on/off equipment, managing hand brakes, connecting/disconnecting air hoses, replacing broken railcar knuckles, interpreting signals for train movement, and judge/control speed and clearance distances.

Switching functions involve operating track switches and derails to change train routing and checking switch points for proper alignment.

Train and equipment inspections include switching and spotting cars, determining train make-up, and inspecting cars per federal regulations. Monitoring track conditions for any issues/problems and reporting on passing train conditions.

Daily work is conducted in a safety-sensitive environment where the working conditions can include diverse and extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow, and sleet), walking and performing work on uneven surfaces, and working around loud noises, fumes, and heavy/moving machinery.

At BNSF, safety is a core value. Employees engage in safety conversations, adhere to safety rules, policies, and federal and state regulations, wear personal protective equipment, and respond to concerns in emergencies.

• Able to work now and in the future without BNSF’s assistance in obtaining, maintaining, or extending employment authorization.
• At least 18 years of age or will be by the start date.
• Ability to report for duty at the designated work location.
• Able to work safely in the above working conditions.
• Able to work the above shift/hours.
• Able to meet the above travel requirements.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 80 pounds.
• Ability to learn to identify, interpret and use hand signals.
• Ability to visually distinguish colors and see at night.
• Ability to differentiate between verbal and non-verbal sounds.
• Ability to 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 walk/perform work on uneven surfaces.
• Ability to sit frequently with breaks.
• Follow safety policies and procedures; wear required personal protective equipment.

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