Conductor Trainee - Vancouver, WA

BNSF Railway Company

Vancouver, WA

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TYPE

Full-time, Employee

SKILLS

Background Investigation, Cargo/Freight, Diversity, English Language, Federal Laws and Regulations, Leadership, Lift/Move 80 Pounds, Material Moving, Military, On Call, RGB Color Model, Rail Cargo, Regulations, Risk Management, Safety Equipment, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety, Team Player, Training Program, Training/Teaching, Willing to Travel

LOCATION

Vancouver, WA

POSTED

30+ days ago

Apply early as this job may be filled at any time.

Job Location:Vancouver
Other Potential Locations:Vancouver, WA
Anticipated Start Date:04/27/2026
Number of Positions:4
Salary Range:Entry rate is approx. $240.64 per day with an average annual salary of $70,000 - $82,000.

All communication with applicants will be done via email. Please check your email on a daily basis.

Who we are and what we do

Do you want to be a part of something that really matters? Team BNSF includes professionals focused on safety andservice that play a vital role in delivering the nation's freight. Together, we help move goods and materials that sustain life and support local, national and global economies. Our rail network is one of the largest freight railroads, spanning 28 western states and serving three Canadian provinces.

What we believe

At BNSF, our Vision and Values drive who we are, not only in our words, but also our actions. BNSF is committed to our foundational values of equality and inclusion.As members of the BNSF community, our employees are entitled to:

be treated with dignity and respect.
have equal access to tools, resources, training and development opportunities.
have equal opportunity to achieve their full potential.

We model the way through our leadership, our BNSF Diversity Councils, our eclectic Business Resource Groups, our deep involvement and investment in the communities we serveand through training programs. Our actions create an inclusive, open and collaborative workplace that encourages diverse perspectives in all interactions.

NOTE: This posting is for a "Primary Recall" location. Employees hired at a "Primary-Recall" location have a three-year obligation (from date of hire) to return to their hiring location if called back to stabilize the location's workforce.

SAFETY:

At BNSF, Safety is a core value of how we do business.Each and everyday, our employees are committed to approach one another about safety, which is key in realizing our vision. Employees are also expected to comply with company and federal safety & health regulations, safety rules & policies, as well as procedures that guide work practices to reduce risk to exposure. Such work practices include but are not limited to wearing required safety equipment, responding to safety concerns, and taking appropriate actions in the event of an emergency.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is responsible for safely switchingrailcars and safe train movement.Additional responsibilities include the following:

COMMUNICATION

Obtain and receive information and act on oral or written instructions byvarious communication devices

Monitor and report daily work

TRAIN OPERATION

Climb on/off equipment, set/release hand brakes, couple/uncouple air hoses, remove/replace brokenrailcarknuckle, ride moving cars byholdingontograb irons or ladders

Observe, interpret and relay hand, lantern, and other signals for train movement

Judge and control speed and clearance distance of cars

SWITCHING FUNCTIONS

Operate track switches and derails to change train routing within yards or on road

Check switch points for proper alignment

TRAIN AND EQUIPMENT INSPECTIONS

Switch, spot cars and determine train make-up

Observe and monitor track conditions (e.g. broken rails, defective switches, weather-related problems)

Inspect cars per federal regulations

Observe and report on passing train conditions

The duties and responsibilities in this posting are representative categories to be used in deciding whether to apply for this position. This is not an exhaustive list of the position's duties.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Extreme all-weather conditions

Walk and perform work onuneven surfaces

Safety sensitive work environment

Loud noise and fumes

Work on and aroundheavy and moving machinery

SHIFTS/HOURS

Full-time (40hrs/wk)

Subject to on-call (24/7), nights, weekends, and holidays

Work in geographic area as posted and report to assigned work locationwhen notified

TRAVEL

Frequent

Travel to and remain on designated seniority region for days at a time

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

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 toworkthe above shift/hours

Able to meet the above travel requirements

Abilityto read, write and communicate (speak, hear and understand) English

Ability to lift and carry up to80pounds

Ability to see, learn, andinterpret hand signals from near and far; visually distinguish colors - red, blue, green, yellow and lunar (clear light); visually judge speed and distance of moving objects; see at night

Ability to discriminate and differentiate between verbal and non-verbal sounds (signals, alarms, etc.) in the work environment

Abilityto visually distinguish and differentiate colors on computer display screens

Abilityto use handsand use hand toolsto perform activities involving holding, grasping, turning and pulling

Abilitytoclimb ladders and get on/off equipment

Abilitytowork at various heights above the ground including on locomotives, railcars and other equipment

Abilitytobend, lift, walkandstandoccasionally with breaks

Ability tositfrequentlywith breaks

Follow safety policies and procedures; wear required personal protective equipment

TRAINING

Company-paid on-the-job and classroom training for up to 19weeks and may include travel to BNSF's Training Center in Overland Park, KS

RELOCATION

Relocation assistance isnot available

UNION

SMART-TD or BLET

Dues required per union agreement

PROBATIONARY PERIOD

60 days

SENIORITY DISTRICT TRANSFERS

Transfereligibility varies by location

May require up to 3 yearsofemployment and General Manager approval

BENEFITS:
BNSF Employees receive a competitive benefit package.

All positions require pre-employment background verification, medical review and pre-employment drug screen.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION ELEMENTS:

Criminal history
Last 7 years of driving history
Last 5 years of employment history to include military service
Social Security number
Education

MEDICAL REVIEW ELEMENTS:

Medical evaluation
Drug Screen
Other elements as needed

DRUG TEST ELEMENTS:

BNSF is committed to a safe and drug free work place and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. All new hires are required to undergo a hair drug test which detects the presence of illegal drugs for months prior to testing. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping BNSF safe and drug free.

Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC): Federal authority requires BNSF employees, whose work requires unescorted access to secure areas of port facilities, to obtain a TWIC. A TWIC is a condition of employment for such positions and requires candidates to those positions to submit to a TSA security assessment (to include, but not limited to, providing: biographic information; identity documents; fingerprints; digital photograph). More information is available athttps://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic.

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BNSF Railway is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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