Conductor Trainee : Sterling, Colorado; Primary Recall

Be part of a team that values safety, diversity, and excellence

We are one of the largest U.S. railroads transporting the nation’s 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.

Come make a difference with us!

Job Location:Sterling
Other Potential Locations:Sterling, CO
Anticipated

Start Date:

01/04/2027
Number of Positions:3
Salary Range:Entry rate is approx. $240.64 per day with an average annual salary of $70,000 - $82,000.

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.

SAFETY:

At BNSF, Safety is a core value of how we do business.

Each and everyday, 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 switchingrailcars and safe train movement.

Additional responsibilities include the following:

COMMUNICATION

Obtain and receive information and act on oral or written instructions byvarious communication devices

Monitor and report daily work

TRAIN OPERATION

Climb on/off equipment, set/release hand brakes, couple/uncouple air hoses, remove/replace brokenrailcarknuckle, ride moving cars byholdingontograb 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 onuneven surfaces

Safety sensitive work environment

Loud noise and fumes

Work on and around heavy and moving machinery

SHIFTS/HOURS

Full-time (40hrs/wk)

Subject to on-call (24/7), nights, weekends, and holidays

Work in geographic area as posted and report to assigned work location when notified

TRAVEL

Frequent

Travel to and remain on designated seniority region for days at a time

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

At least 18 years of age, or will be by the start date listed above

Ability to report for duty at the designated work location

Able to work safely in the above working conditions

Able toworkthe above shift/hours

Able to meet the above travel requirements

Abilityto read, write and communicate (speak, hear and understand) English

Ability to lift and carry up to80pounds

Ability to see, learn, and interpret hand signals from near and far; visually distinguish colors - red,…