Conductor Trainee — Train Operations & Safety

BNSF; Havre (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care options

Railroad Retirement program

Family benefits

Travel discounts

Job summary

BNSF Railway is seeking a Conductor Trainee in Havre, MT, to learn train operations, safety protocols, and efficient freight movement. This full-time role involves on-call duties, night shifts, and potential seasonal work, with extensive travel to designated regions.

You will train on-the-job and in classrooms, traveling to the training center in Overland Park, KS. The position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to federal regulations while supporting essential supply chains.

Qualifications

• Able to read, write and communicate English.
• Able to work safely in varied weather and physically demanding conditions.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays, and travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Operate track switches and derails to route trains.
• Inspect trains and equipment per federal regulations.
• Communicate information via multiple devices and monitor daily operations.
• Work in a safety-sensitive environment with extreme weather conditions.
• Adhere to safety policies and wear required protective equipment.

Skills

Read/Write English

Safety practices

Team collaboration

Job description

BNSF Railway is seeking a Conductor Trainee in Havre, MT, to learn train operations, safety protocols, and efficient freight movement. This full-time role involves on-call duties, night shifts, and potential seasonal work, with extensive travel to designated regions.

You will train on-the-job and in classrooms, traveling to the training center in Overland Park, KS. The position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to federal regulations while supporting essential supply chains.