Rail Conductor Trainee - Full-Time Training & Travel

BNSF; Minot (ND); On-site; USD 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

BNSF Railway is hiring Conductor Trainees in Minot, ND to support safe, efficient freight movement. You’ll train on-the-job and in classrooms, travel may be required, and you’ll work in a safety-sensitive environment under diverse weather conditions.

Relocation is not provided; a 60-day probation follows training. The role requires operating trains, switches, and inspecting equipment per federal regulations.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Communication responsibilities including obtaining, receiving, and acting on information via devices; monitoring and reporting daily work.
• Switching functions such as operating track switches and derails; checking switch points for proper alignment.
• Train and equipment inspections including switching, spotting cars, and inspecting per federal regulations.
• Daily work in a safety sensitive environment under diverse and extreme weather conditions; complying with safety rules and regulations.

Skills

English fluency

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Ability to lift 80 pounds

Climb ladders

Job description

BNSF Railway is hiring Conductor Trainees in Minot, ND to support safe, efficient freight movement. You’ll train on-the-job and in classrooms, travel may be required, and you’ll work in a safety-sensitive environment under diverse weather conditions.

Relocation is not provided; a 60-day probation follows training. The role requires operating trains, switches, and inspecting equipment per federal regulations.