Railway Conductor Trainee: Safe, Hands-On Train Ops

BNSF; South Dakota; On-site; USD 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care options

Railroad Retirement program

401(k) plan

Family benefits

Job summary

BNSF Railway is hiring a Conductor Trainee in Edgemont, South Dakota. Start date around 02/01/2027 with a three-year recall obligation. Entry rate approx. $259.65 per day, with typical annual earnings $70,000–$82,000, and full-time, on-site work. Extensive safety training provided, plus travel and shift requirements.

Positions involve hands-on switching, train operation, and daily safety protocols. On-call, nights, weekends, and holidays are possible, with relocation not offered at this time.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Ability to report to the designated work location.
• Ability to work safely in the listed conditions.
• Ability to meet travel requirements.
• English reading/writing ability required.

Responsibilities

• Safely switching railcars and ensuring safe train movement.
• Obtain and receive information via various communication devices.
• Monitor and report daily work activity.
• Observe signals and control train speed and clearance.
• Operate track switches and derails to route trains.

Skills

Read/write English

Lift up to 80 pounds

Observe hand signals

Climb ladders

Work in safety-sensitive environment

Job description

BNSF Railway is hiring a Conductor Trainee in Edgemont, South Dakota. Start date around 02/01/2027 with a three-year recall obligation. Entry rate approx. $259.65 per day, with typical annual earnings $70,000–$82,000, and full-time, on-site work. Extensive safety training provided, plus travel and shift requirements.

Positions involve hands-on switching, train operation, and daily safety protocols. On-call, nights, weekends, and holidays are possible, with relocation not offered at this time.