Rail Operations Trainee: Conductor Path

BNSF; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health options

Railroad Retirement program

401(k) plan

Family benefits

Travel discounts

Job summary

BNSF Railway is seeking Conductor trainee candidates in San Antonio, TX. The role involves learning train operations, safety procedures, and routine inspections, with on‑call, night, weekend, and holiday work. Training includes up to 19 weeks at BNSF’s center, with travel to Overland Park, KS for instruction. High physical demands and frequent travel are expected.

Relocation is not offered. Entry rate is around $259.65 per day, averaging $70,000–$82,000 annually, depending on location and shift.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
• Able to lift up to 80 pounds and work in safety‑sensitive environments.
• Willing to travel and work outdoors in varied conditions.
• Comfortable with on‑call, night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Responsibilities

• Communicate information via oral and written channels and monitor daily work.
• Operate track switches and derail devices to route trains.
• Inspect trains and equipment per federal regulations and report conditions.
• Perform duties in a safety‑critical environment with diverse weather and noise.

Skills

English communication

Physical fitness

Travel willingness

Safety awareness

Lifting up to 80 pounds

Climb/descend ladders

Job description

BNSF Railway is seeking Conductor trainee candidates in San Antonio, TX. The role involves learning train operations, safety procedures, and routine inspections, with on‑call, night, weekend, and holiday work. Training includes up to 19 weeks at BNSF’s center, with travel to Overland Park, KS for instruction. High physical demands and frequent travel are expected.

Relocation is not offered. Entry rate is around $259.65 per day, averaging $70,000–$82,000 annually, depending on location and shift.