Entry-Level Rail Conductor Trainee

BNSF; Washington; On-site; USD 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

BNSF Railway is hiring for entry-level trainee positions in Wishram, WA. The role involves safely switching railcars, operating trains, and following strict safety procedures in a dynamic yard environment.

We offer on-site work with regular travel to designated seniority regions, a 40-hour week, and potential on-call duties. Applicants must meet basic qualifications and be able to lift up to 80 pounds.

Responsibilities

• This position is responsible for safely switchingrailcars and safe train movement.
• Obtain and receive information and act on oral or written instructions by various communication devices
• Monitor and report daily work
• Climb on/off equipment, set/release hand brakes, couple/uncouple air hoses, remove/replace broken railcar knuckle, ride moving cars by holding on to grab irons or ladders
• Observe, interpret and relay hand, lantern, and other signals for train movement
• Judge and control speed and clearance distance of cars
• Operate track switches and derails to change train routing within yards or on road
• Check switch points for proper alignment
• 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

Job description

BNSF Railway is hiring for entry-level trainee positions in Wishram, WA. The role involves safely switching railcars, operating trains, and following strict safety procedures in a dynamic yard environment.

We offer on-site work with regular travel to designated seniority regions, a 40-hour week, and potential on-call duties. Applicants must meet basic qualifications and be able to lift up to 80 pounds.