Clerk (Various) GREB - Helena, MT

BNSF; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care options and benefits

Railroad Retirement and 401(k)

Family benefits including parental/ped

Travel and gym discounts

Union benefits vary by agreement

Job summary

BNSF Railway in Helena, MT is seeking a Clerk for a Guaranteed Rotating Extra Board (GREB) role. This on-call position covers clerk duties in Helena, MT, with 24/7 on-call shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Training is provided on the job, and the role involves data entry, station/yard tasks, and customer service.

Daily work occurs in a safety-sensitive environment with varied weather, loud equipment, and heavy machinery. Union rules apply, and relocation is not offered.

Qualifications

• Able to work now and in the future without employer sponsorship in obtaining employment authorization.
• At least 18 years of age or older by anticipated start date.
• Valid CDL with H endorsement or ability to obtain one within 60 days of employment.
• Able to report for duty at the designated work location.
• Able to work safely in the stated working conditions.
• Able to work the above shift/hours.
• Must read, write and communicate in English.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to distinguish colors and signals in the work environment.
• Ability to use hand tools and perform repetitive motions.
• Able to bend, walk, stand and sit for several hours with breaks.
• Follow safety policies and wear PPE as required.
• Basic level skills in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Transport train crews in a BNSF crew van in varied traffic conditions.
• Perform clerical and administrative tasks including station and yard office duties and data entry.
• Stock Clerk duties: ordering, tracking, and managing materials and inventories.
• Provide customer service support through correspondence, waybilling corrections, and track/trace updates.
• Support operations with electronic waybilling and process related tasks as needed.

Skills

On-call availability

English literacy

Lift up to 50 lbs

MS Office

Safety-sensitive environment

Tools

CDL with H endorsement

Job description

Be part of a team that values safety, inclusion, 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: 10/26/2026
Number of Positions: 1
Salary Range: Entry pay rate is approx. $27.99/hr; Full rate is $31.11/hr

This Clerk position is a Guaranteed Rotating Extra Board (GREB) role, requiring on-call availability to cover shifts when permanently assigned employees are absent. When needed this position covers clerk duties in Helena, MT.

This position is On Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Guaranteed six 12-hour days per pay period. Shifts are governed by union agreement and subject to seniority.

Travel is minimal.

Training for this position is company-paid on-the-job training.

Key responsibilities may include any of the following assignments on a shift:

This Guaranteed Rotating Extra Board position can work in both Helena, MT.

Transport train crews safely in a BNSF crew van. This role involves driving in and around rail yards, city and highway traffic, and navigating challenging weather, rough terrain, and remote areas.

Perform various clerical and administrative tasks including station and yard office functions, updating train inventory, and directing train traffic. Responsibilities also involve accurately inputting data, typing letters and reports, filing, sorting and using a computer to prepare reports and handling various forms of correspondence.

Stock Clerk duties include ordering, tracking, and managing materials while maintaining accurate inventories. Responsibilities include receiving, shipping, disbursing, delivering, locating, and storing materials.

Customer service support which can include corresponding with customers, addressing waybilling errors, track and trace railroad cars, and providing rail car movement updates.

Support operational needs to provide waybilling electronically of company material railroad cars when appropriate. Assist with exception-based waybilling of railroad cars for customers and various departments as needed. Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by supervisors.

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, working around loud noises, fumes, and heavy/moving machinery.

At BNSF safety is one of our core values that guides us through everything we do. Our employees engage in safety conversations, through an approaching others mindset to help us achieve our tremendous potential. In addition, our employees must adhere to safety rules, policies, as well as federal and state regulations, which could include wearing personal protective equipment, responding to concerns, and taking appropriate action in emergencies.

Relocation assistance is unavailable, and there is 60 working days or 90 calendar days probationary period.

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.

Basic Qualifications:

• Able to work now and in the future without BNSF’s assistance (whether monetary, through sponsorship, or otherwise) in obtaining, maintaining, or extending employment authorization (including H-1B, STEM OPT/CPT, or TN nonimmigrant status).
• At least 18 years of age or will be by the anticipated start date listed above.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with H endorsement orabilityto obtain one within 60 days of employment.
• Availableto report for duty at the designated work location.
• Able to work safely in the above working conditions.
• Able to work the above shift/hours.
• Abilityto read, write and communicate (speak, hear, and understand) English.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to visually distinguish colors - red, blue, green, yellow, and lunar (clear light).
• Ability to discriminate and differentiate between verbal and non-verbal sounds (signals, alarms, etc.) in the work environment.
• Abilityto learn to identify, interpret and use hand signals from near and far and visually judge the speed and distance ofmoving objects.
• Abilityto use handsand hand toolsto perform activities involving holding, grasping, turning and pulling.
• Ability tobend, walk,stand, and sit for several hourswith breaks.
• Follow safety policies and procedures and wear the required personal protective equipment required for the job in a safemanner.
• Basic level skills in Microsoft Office Suiteprograms(i.e.,Excel, Outlook, Word)with prior experience using Microsoft Office Suite programs in either a professional or academic setting.

Union membershipis with the Transportation Communications Union (TCU) and union dues are required per union agreement.

Here are some of the perks/benefits you can expect as a BNSF employee

At BNSF, you will have access to a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that meets you where you are, a few of those benefits include:

• A range of health care options for you and your dependents including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, mental health, wellness coaching, 2nd opinionservices, and high-quality care network options. You will also have life insurance, provided at no cost to you.
• A Railroad Retirement program and competitive 401(k) plan to help you meet your retirement goals.
• Family benefits including parental and pediatric support, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, and spending accounts.
• Access to discounts on travel, gym memberships and more!
• Benefits vary by union collective bargaining agreement.

All positions require pre-employment background verification, medical review and pre-employment drug screen. You can find more information by reviewing the Hiring Process . Federal authority requires BNSF employees, whose work requires unescorted access to secure areas of port facilities, to obtain a TWIC. More information is available at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic

BNSF Railway is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Nearest Major Market: Helena

Nearest Secondary Market: Montana

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