Conductor Trainee - Helena, MT

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: Helena Other Potential Locations: Helena, MT Anticipated Start Date: 01/04/2027 Number of Positions: 2 Salary Range: Entry rate is approx. $259.65 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 aroundheavy 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 locationwhen 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, andinterpret 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 Abilityto visually distinguish and differentiate colors on computer display screens Abilityto use handsand use hand toolsto perform activities involving holding, grasping, turning and pulling Abilitytoclimb ladders and get on/off equipment Abilitytowork at various heights above the ground including on locomotives, railcars and other equipment Abilitytobend, lift, walkandstandoccasionally with breaks Ability #J-18808-Ljbffr BNSF