H2 Release Test Conductor Trainee
BNSF RailwayAbout the position
The H2 Release Test Conductor Trainee works in BNSF’s Transportation department, supporting the safe and efficient movement of freight. The position includes company-paid on-the-job and classroom training for up to 19 weeks, including travel to BNSF’s training center in Overland Park, Kansas. Employees hired at this Primary Recall location have a three-year obligation from thei
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r hire date to return to the hiring location if called back to stabilize its workforce.
This full-time position is based in Kansas City and requires on-call availability 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Work may be seasonal due to weather or business needs. Frequent travel is required, including the ability to travel to and stay in the designated seniority region for extended periods. Daily work takes place in a safety-sensitive environment and may involve extreme weather, uneven surfaces, loud noise, fumes, and heavy or moving machinery. A 60-day probationary period applies. Relocation assistance is not available. Union membership in SMART-TD or BLET is required, and union dues apply under the union agreement.
Responsibilities
• Obtain, receive, and act on oral and written information using various devices; monitor and report daily work.
• Climb on and off equipment, manage hand brakes, connect and disconnect air hoses, and replace broken railcar knuckles.
• Interpret train movement signals and judge or control speed and clearance distances.
• Operate track switches and derails to change train routing, and check switch points for proper alignment.
• Switch and spot cars, determine train make-up, and inspect cars in accordance with federal regulations.
• Monitor track conditions and report issues, as well as report conditions observed on passing trains.
• Follow safety rules, policies, and applicable federal and state regulations; wear required personal protective equipment, respond to concerns, and take appropriate action in emergencies.
• Participate in safety conversations and use an approaching-others mindset to support workplace safety.
Requirements
• Be at least 18 years of age by the listed start date.
• Be able to work in the United States now and in the future without BNSF assistance obtaining, maintaining, or extending employment authorization.
• Be able to report for duty at the designated work location and meet the position’s work-hour, working-condition, and travel requirements.
• Read, write, and communicate in English, including speaking, hearing, and understanding.
• Lift and carry up to 80 pounds.
• Learn to identify, interpret, and use hand signals at near and far distances, and visually judge the speed and distance of moving objects.
• Visually distinguish red, blue, green, yellow, and lunar (clear) lights and see at night; distinguish colors on computer display screens.
• Differentiate verbal and non-verbal sounds, including signals and alarms, and comprehend verbal communication in the work environment.
• Use hands and hand tools for holding, grasping, turning, and pulling.
• Climb and descend ladders, get on and off equipment, and work at heights on locomotives, railcars, and other equipment.
• Bend, lift, walk, and stand occasionally with breaks; sit frequently with breaks; and walk or work on uneven surfaces.
• Follow safety policies and procedures and wear required personal protective equipment.
• Meet pre-employment background verification, medical review, and drug-screen requirements.
• Maintain required union membership with SMART-TD or BLET and pay union dues as required by the union agreement.
Benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Telemedicine
• Mental health services
• Wellness coaching
• Second-opinion services and high-quality care network options
• Life insurance provided at no cost
• Railroad Retirement program
• 401(k) plan
• Parental and pediatric support
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement
• Spending accounts
• Discounts on travel and gym memberships