Railway Conductor Trainee — Start Your Freight Career

BNSF; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

BNSF in Tacoma, WA is hiring entry-level trainees to safely switch railcars and manage train movements. 15 positions available. The role requires readiness to work full-time with on-call shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays in a safety-sensitive environment.

Starting pay is an approximate daily rate of $259.65, with an average annual salary in the $70,000–$82,000 range. All applicant communications will occur via email.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and communicate (speak, hear and understand) English.

Responsibilities

• Switching railcars safely and moving trains as required.
• Obtain and relay information via oral or written instructions.
• Monitor and report daily work activities.
• Climb on/off equipment and operate hand brakes as needed.
• Observe signals for train movement and maintain safety at all times.

Skills

English literacy

Job description

BNSF in Tacoma, WA is hiring entry-level trainees to safely switch railcars and manage train movements. 15 positions available. The role requires readiness to work full-time with on-call shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays in a safety-sensitive environment.

Starting pay is an approximate daily rate of $259.65, with an average annual salary in the $70,000–$82,000 range. All applicant communications will occur via email.