Rail Operations Trainee: Path to Conductor

BNSF Railway; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care options

Railroad Retirement & 401(k)

Family benefits

Travel discounts

Job summary

BNSF Railway seeks Conductor Trainees to join the Transportation Department in Albuquerque, NM. This full-time role includes on-call duties, night/weekend shifts, and travel to training sites.

You will learn train operations, safety protocols, and signaling, with company-paid training for up to 19 weeks. Key requirements include the ability to lift up to 80 pounds, read and communicate in English, climb ladders, distinguish colors, and work safely in a harsh environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and communicate (speak, hear and understand) English.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 80 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders and get on/off equipment.
• Ability to use hand signals and visually judge speed and distance.
• Ability to identify colors and distinguish signals during work.
• Ability to work in varied weather and safety sensitive environments.

Responsibilities

• Communicate information via oral and written channels and monitor daily work.
• Operate track switches and derails to route trains and check alignment.
• Inspect trains and equipment per federal regulations and report conditions.
• Work in a safety sensitive environment under diverse weather and shifting conditions.

Skills

English proficiency

Physical strength

Climb ladders

Hand signals

Color vision

Use hand tools

Travel readiness

Shift work

Safety compliance

Job description

BNSF Railway seeks Conductor Trainees to join the Transportation Department in Albuquerque, NM. This full-time role includes on-call duties, night/weekend shifts, and travel to training sites.

You will learn train operations, safety protocols, and signaling, with company-paid training for up to 19 weeks. Key requirements include the ability to lift up to 80 pounds, read and communicate in English, climb ladders, distinguish colors, and work safely in a harsh environment.