Thursday , May 22 2025

BNSF Railroad Jobs – Conductor Trainee

Website BNSF Railway

Job Responsibilities:

  • Observe and monitor track conditions (e.g. broken rails, defective switches, weather-related problems)
  • Observe, interpret and relay hand, lantern, and other signals for train movement
  • Inspect cars per federal regulations
  • Operate track switches and derails to change train routing within yards or on road
  • Obtain and receive information and act on oral or written instructions by various communication devices
  • Judge and control speed and clearance distance of cars
  • Check switch points for proper alignment
  • Monitor and report daily work
  • Climb on/off equipment, set/release hand brakes, couple/uncouple air hoses, remove/replace broken railcar knuckle, ride moving cars by holding onto grab irons or ladders
  • Switch, spot cars and determine train make-up

Job Requirements:

  • Ability to sit frequently with breaks
  • Able to meet the above travel requirements
  • Ability to read, write and communicate (speak, hear and understand) English
  • Ability to report for duty at the designated work location
  • Follow safety policies and procedures; wear required personal protective equipment
  • Able to work the above shift/hours
  • Able to work safely in the above working conditions
  • At least 18 years of age, or will be by the start date listed above

Job Details:

Company: BNSF Railway

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Location: Quincy, IL, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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