Rail Conductor Trainee: Launch Your Dispatch Career

BNSF; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care options

Railroad Retirement program

Family benefits including parental and

Discounts on travel

Job summary

Conductor Trainee - Northtown, Minneapolis, MN, is an entry-level role with initial on-the-job and classroom training, including travel to Overland Park, KS. This full-time position involves switching, train operations, and safety compliance in a dynamic rail environment.

Anticipated start date is 03/01/2027. The posting notes a 60-day probationary period, no relocation, and a recall obligation for Primary-Recall locations as part of the program.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old by start date.
• Able to read, write and communicate in English.
• Able to report for duty at the designated work location.
• Able to work the stated shift/hours and travel as required.
• Able to pass pre-employment checks and safety requirements.
• Union membership requirements and seniority rules apply.

Responsibilities

• Communicate information via oral and written means and monitor daily work.
• Operate track switches, derails and manage train routing.
• Inspect trains and equipment and report conditions.
• Work in a safety-sensitive environment under various weather conditions.

Skills

English proficiency

Safety awareness

Ability to lift 80 pounds

Climb/descend ladders

Work nights and weekends

Travel readiness

Read/write English

Auditory/visual signal interpretation

Job description

Conductor Trainee - Northtown, Minneapolis, MN, is an entry-level role with initial on-the-job and classroom training, including travel to Overland Park, KS. This full-time position involves switching, train operations, and safety compliance in a dynamic rail environment.

Anticipated start date is 03/01/2027. The posting notes a 60-day probationary period, no relocation, and a recall obligation for Primary-Recall locations as part of the program.