Rail Operations Trainee: Learn to Lead Safe Freight

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

Job summary

BNSF Railway in Willmar seeks conductor trainees to support the Transportation department, coordinating train operations, dispatching, and safety procedures in all weather. This full-time role involves on-call work 24/7, nights, weekends, and holidays, with frequent travel to the seniority region for extended postings.

Training is company-paid, up to 19 weeks, including travel to Overland Park, KS. Note: Primary Recall location is a three-year obligation to return; relocation is not available

Qualifications

• Able to work now and in the future without BNSF's assistance (whether monetary, through sponsorship, or otherwise) in obtaining, maintaining, or extending employment authorization (including H-1B, STEM OPT/CPT, or TN nonimmigrant status).
• At least 18 years of age or will be by the start date listed above.
• Ability to report for duty at the designated work location.
• Able to work safely in the above working conditions.
• Able to work the above shift/hours.
• Able to meet the above travel requirements.
• Abilityto read, write and communicate (speak, hear and understand) English.
• Ability to lift and carry up to80pounds.
• Abilityto learn to identify, interpret and use hand signals from near and far and visually judge the speed and distance of moving objects.
• Abilityto visually distinguish colors - red, blue, green, yellow and lunar (clear light) andam able tosee at night.
• Abilityto visually distinguish and differentiate colors on computer display screens.
• Abilityto differentiate between verbal and non-verbal sounds (signals, alarms, etc.) and discriminate (comprehend) verbal communication in the work environment
• Abilityto use handsand use hand toolsto perform activities.

Responsibilities

• Communication responsibilities include obtaining, receiving, and acting on information (oral and written) through various devices, as well as monitoring and reporting daily work. This also includes climbing on/off equipment, managing hand brakes, connecting/disconnecting air hoses, replacing broken railcar knuckles, interpreting signals for train movement, and judge/control speed and clearance distances.
• Switching functions involve operating track switches and derails to change train routing and checking switch points for proper alignment.
• Train and equipment inspections include switching and spotting cars, determining train make-up, and inspecting cars per federal regulations. Monitoring track conditions for any issues/problems and reporting on passing train conditions.
• Daily work is conducted in a safety sensitive environment where the working conditions can include diverse and extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow, and sleet), walking and performing work on uneven surfaces, working around loud noises, fumes, and heavy/moving machinery.

Job description

BNSF Railway in Willmar seeks conductor trainees to support the Transportation department, coordinating train operations, dispatching, and safety procedures in all weather. This full-time role involves on-call work 24/7, nights, weekends, and holidays, with frequent travel to the seniority region for extended postings.

Training is company-paid, up to 19 weeks, including travel to Overland Park, KS. Note: Primary Recall location is a three-year obligation to return; relocation is not available