Railway Conductor Trainee – Start a High-Impact Career

BNSF; Trinidad (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care options and benefits

Railroad Retirement program

401(k) plan

Family benefits

Job summary

BNSF Railway in Trinidad, CO is hiring for a Trainee position in Operations. You will learn to safely switch railcars, monitor train movements, and perform basic inspections. This entry-level role offers company-paid training and exposure to real-world rail operations.

Expect full-time hours, on-call shifts, frequent travel within seniority region, and a path to growth within safety-conscious culture.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old and able to report for duty.
• Able to work in the described conditions and shifts.
• Able to travel frequently as posted.
• Able to read, write and communicate in English.
• Able to lift and carry up to 80 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Safely switching railcars and safe train movement within yards or on road.
• Obtain and relay information using oral or written instructions.
• Monitor and report daily work and train movements.
• Operate track switches and derails to route trains.
• Inspect cars and equipment for safety and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Lifting 80 lbs

Climb ladders

English literacy

English communication

Extreme weather work

Job description

BNSF Railway in Trinidad, CO is hiring for a Trainee position in Operations. You will learn to safely switch railcars, monitor train movements, and perform basic inspections. This entry-level role offers company-paid training and exposure to real-world rail operations.

Expect full-time hours, on-call shifts, frequent travel within seniority region, and a path to growth within safety-conscious culture.