Railway Mechanical Leadership Trainee

BNSF Railway; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health care options

Life and disability insurance

Parental and family benefits

Travel discounts

Annual bonus

Job summary

BNSF Railway is hiring Mechanical Management Trainees for a full‑time, 24/7 role across multiple locations in the western United States. After six months, opportunity to advance to Mechanical Foreman I with a higher rate.

The program blends leadership development, hands‑on maintenance, and mentorship in locomotive and freight car environments. Travel and relocation are required after the initial program, with a shift to flexible locations as business needs demand.

Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in the United States and at least eighteen (18) years old upon hire.
• Able to work in a 24/7 environment, including nights, weekends, and holidays, outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Willing to relocate anywhere on the BNSF Railway operating system (western 28 states) upon hire.
• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Graduate degree in Industrial Distribution, Automotive, Business, Technical, Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, etc.).
• Have and will maintain at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA.
• Have access to reliable transportation for the duration of employment to and from assigned BNSF location.

Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical shop and field operations, work on projects, and prepare for a field operations supervisory position.
• Responsible for the safety of their teams and conduct job safety briefings with employees.
• Provide periodic updates to the General Foreman to ensure daily plan requirements are met.
• Supervise shop craft employees to safely execute terminal or shop operating plan.
• Ensure labor and equipment is positioned to inspect, test and repair equipment to meet the daily plan needs.
• Safeguard compliance with BNSF’s policies, safety rules, union agreements, and AAR/FRA regulations.

Skills

Relocation willingness

Travel 25%

Climb ladders/often outdoors

Education

Pursuing a Bachelor's or Graduate degree in Industrial Distribution, Automotive, Business, Technical, Engineering

Job description

BNSF Railway is hiring Mechanical Management Trainees for a full‑time, 24/7 role across multiple locations in the western United States. After six months, opportunity to advance to Mechanical Foreman I with a higher rate.

The program blends leadership development, hands‑on maintenance, and mentorship in locomotive and freight car environments. Travel and relocation are required after the initial program, with a shift to flexible locations as business needs demand.