Rail Dispatcher Trainee — On-the-Job Training

BNSF; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Railroad Retirement program

401(k) plan

Parental and pediatric support

Discounts on travel

Job summary

BNSF Railway in Fort Worth is hiring a Dispatcher Trainee to coordinate train movements and optimize rail traffic. You will undergo 12-week classroom and on-the-job training, with shifts governed by a union agreement and potential on-call requirements.

Entry rates and progression are defined by the collective bargaining agreement, with relocation not offered. The role emphasizes safety, data coordination, and rigorous procedures to ensure timely and safe freight movement across assigned

Qualifications

• Must be able to work now and in the future without sponsorship or additional assistance.
• High School Diploma or GED required; 4-year degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English and follow safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe and efficient movement of trains within the assigned district according to operating and safety rules.
• Optimize track inspection, repair and improvement time for maintenance efficiency.
• Analytically plan and manage the assigned territory and train movements.
• Maintain detailed records of train movements and track maintenance using manual processes and computer software.
• Work in a safety-sensitive environment with changing priorities, shifts, and on-call requirements.

Skills

English communication

Shift work ability

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

4-year degree or equivalent

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

BNSF Railway in Fort Worth is hiring a Dispatcher Trainee to coordinate train movements and optimize rail traffic. You will undergo 12-week classroom and on-the-job training, with shifts governed by a union agreement and potential on-call requirements.

Entry rates and progression are defined by the collective bargaining agreement, with relocation not offered. The role emphasizes safety, data coordination, and rigorous procedures to ensure timely and safe freight movement across assigned