Railway Conductor Trainee: Start a Safe, High-Impact Career

BNSF Railway; Havre (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care options

Railroad Retirement

Parental and family benefits

Travel discounts

Job summary

BNSF Railway in Havre, MT is seeking Conductor Trainees to join the Transportation Department. This full-time role trains to manage train operations, learn safety protocols, and contribute to efficient and sustainable freight movement across the network.

You will work in a safety-sensitive environment, travel as needed, participate in on-the-job and classroom training, and join a company that values safety, inclusion, and excellence.

Qualifications

• Able to work now and in the future without BNSF’s assistance in obtaining, maintaining, or extending employment authorization.
• At least 18 years of age or will be by the start date listed above.
• Ability to report for duty at the designated work location.
• Able to work safely in the above working conditions.
• Able to work the above shift/hours.
• Able to meet the above travel requirements.
• Ability to read, write and communicate (speak, hear and understand) English.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 80 pounds.
• Ability to learn to identify, interpret and use hand signals and visually judge speed and distance.
• Ability to visually distinguish colors and see at night.
• Ability to differentiate between verbal and non-verbal sounds and understand communications in the work environment.
• Ability to use hands and hand tools to perform activities.
• Ability to climb ladders and get on/off equipment.
• Ability to work at various heights above the ground.
• Ability to bend, lift, walk and stand occasionally with breaks.
• Ability to walk/perform work on uneven surfaces.
• Ability to sit frequently with breaks.
• Follow safety policies and wear required PPE.

Responsibilities

• Communication responsibilities include obtaining, receiving, and acting on information through various devices, monitoring and reporting daily work.
• Switching functions involve operating track switches and derails to change train routing.
• Train and equipment inspections include switching and spotting cars and inspecting per federal regulations.
• Daily work is in a safety-sensitive environment with varied weather and noise.

Job description

BNSF Railway in Havre, MT is seeking Conductor Trainees to join the Transportation Department. This full-time role trains to manage train operations, learn safety protocols, and contribute to efficient and sustainable freight movement across the network.

You will work in a safety-sensitive environment, travel as needed, participate in on-the-job and classroom training, and join a company that values safety, inclusion, and excellence.