Conductor Trainee Trinidad Colorado 3 year Primary Recall
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Job Location: Trinidad Other Potential Locations: Trinidad, CO Anticipated Start Date: 01/04/2027 Number of Positions: 3 Salary Range: Entry rate is approx. $259.65 per day with an average annual salary of $70,000 - $82,000
Apply early as this job may be removed or filled prior to the closing date, which is approximately seven (7) days after the posting date.
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