Clerk (Various) Helena, MT

BNSF; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 80,153,000 - 89,060,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care options

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Family benefits

Discounts

Job summary

BNSF Railway in Helena, MT is seeking a Clerk on an Extra List to cover shifts when permanent staff are absent. On-call 23 hours a day, 7 days a week, including nights, weekends, and holidays, with shifts governed by union seniority.

The role involves transporting train crews, clerical tasks, stock control, and customer service support, in a safety sensitive environment with varying weather and industrial conditions.

Qualifications

• Able to work now and in the future without BNSF sponsorship or employment authorization assistance.
• Must be at least 18 years old and able to report to the designated work location.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English and work safely in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Transport train crews safely in a BNSF crew van.
• Perform clerical and administrative tasks including station/yard office duties and data entry.
• Stock Clerk duties: manage inventory, orders, shipping, receiving, and storage of materials.
• Provide customer service support, handle waybilling errors, and communicate rail car movements.

Skills

English proficiency

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Safety compliance

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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 an Extra List 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 23 hours a day, 7 days a week, including nights, weekends, and holidays. 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:

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 122 working days or 180 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 notan 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.
• Available 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.
• Ability to 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.
• Ability to use hands and hand tools to perform activities involving holding, grasping, turning and pulling.
• Ability to bend, walk, stand, and sit for several hours with breaks.
• Follow safety policies and procedures and wear the required personal protective equipment required for the job in a safe manner.
• Basic level skills in Microsoft Office Suite programs (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 opinion services, 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.

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