Rail Operations Trainee – Start a Safe, Impactful Career

BNSF; Missouri; On-site; USD 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care options

401(k) retirement plan

Travel benefits

Job summary

BNSF Railway is hiring a Conductor Trainee in Thayer, MO, with on-call 24/7 availability, nights and weekends. Training is company-paid, up to 19 weeks, including travel to Overland Park, KS. This entry-level role supports safe freight movement, learns train operations, and reports to the Transportation Department.

Relocation is not offered; a three-year recall obligation to the hiring location applies. Benefits include healthcare options and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
• Ability to work in safety-sensitive environment and adhere to safety rules.
• Must be able to travel as required and work varying shifts.

Responsibilities

• Communicate information via multiple devices, monitor daily work, and observe signals for train movement.
• Operate track switches, check switch points, and adjust train routing.
• Inspect trains and equipment per regulations; report track conditions and issues.
• Work in diverse weather, on uneven surfaces, near loud machinery, and follow PPE rules.

Skills

English literacy

Safety awareness

Travel readiness

Lifting up to 80 lbs

Job description

BNSF Railway is hiring a Conductor Trainee in Thayer, MO, with on-call 24/7 availability, nights and weekends. Training is company-paid, up to 19 weeks, including travel to Overland Park, KS. This entry-level role supports safe freight movement, learns train operations, and reports to the Transportation Department.

Relocation is not offered; a three-year recall obligation to the hiring location applies. Benefits include healthcare options and retirement plans.