Rail Conductor Trainee: Learn Safe Freight Operations

BNSF Railway; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care options

401(k) plan

Family benefits

Travel discounts

Job summary

BNSF Railway in Phoenix is hiring Conductor Trainees to join the Transportation Department. You will learn to manage train operations, ensure compliance with safety protocols, and contribute to efficient and sustainable freight movement.

This full-time role requires readiness for on-call shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays, with extensive training including company-paid on-the-job and classroom sessions up to 19 weeks.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and communicate English.
• Able to lift and carry up to 80 pounds.
• Able to climb ladders and work at various heights.
• Must be able to work in a safety-sensitive environment.
• Willing to travel frequently within the designated region.

Responsibilities

• Communicate information via oral and written channels using multiple devices and report daily.
• Operate track switches/derails to route trains and verify alignment.
• Inspect trains and equipment per federal regulations and report conditions.
• Work in diverse weather in a safety-sensitive environment with PPE.
• Adhere to safety rules, participate in safety conversations, and follow procedures.

Skills

Read, write and speak English

Lift up to 80 pounds

Climb ladders

Safety-focused

Willing to travel frequently

Job description

BNSF Railway in Phoenix is hiring Conductor Trainees to join the Transportation Department. You will learn to manage train operations, ensure compliance with safety protocols, and contribute to efficient and sustainable freight movement.

This full-time role requires readiness for on-call shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays, with extensive training including company-paid on-the-job and classroom sessions up to 19 weeks.