Railway Conductor Trainee — Hands-on Training

BNSF Railway; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care options

Railroad retirement & 401(k)

Parental and pediatric support

Travel discounts

Union benefits vary

Job summary

BNSF Railway in Fresno invites applicants for Conductor Trainee to learn train operations, safety compliance, and coordination of movements in a fast-paced rail environment. Training is extensive, begins with company-paid on-the-job and classroom sessions, including a 19-week program at BNSF training facilities, and may require travel.

The full-time position covers 40 hours weekly with on-call responsibilities, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and may involve relocation warnings and

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain employment authorization
• At least 18 years old by start date
• Ability to report for duty at the designated work location
• Able to work safely in the described conditions
• Able to work the stated shift/hours and travel as required
• Able to read, write and communicate in English
• Able to lift up to 80 pounds
• Able to identify and use hand signals and judge speed/distance
• Able to work at various heights and in diverse weather conditions

Responsibilities

• Obtain, receive, and act on information via oral and written communication
• Monitor and report daily work, operate track switches and derails
• Inspect trains and equipment, ensure proper alignment and safety compliance
• Work in a safety-sensitive environment under extreme weather conditions
• Follow safety policies, wear PPE, and respond to emergencies

Skills

Safety compliance

English proficiency

Physical fitness

Shift flexibility

Reading/writing English

Tools

Hand signals

Ladders/climbing

Job description

BNSF Railway in Fresno invites applicants for Conductor Trainee to learn train operations, safety compliance, and coordination of movements in a fast-paced rail environment. Training is extensive, begins with company-paid on-the-job and classroom sessions, including a 19-week program at BNSF training facilities, and may require travel.

The full-time position covers 40 hours weekly with on-call responsibilities, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and may involve relocation warnings and