BNSF Railway · 6 hours ago
Conductor Trainee - Seattle, WA
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$70K/yr - $82K/yrBNSF Railway is a major freight railroad company that plays a vital role in delivering goods and materials across the nation. They are seeking a Conductor Trainee responsible for safely switching railcars and ensuring safe train movement, which includes monitoring and reporting work, operating track switches, and inspecting trains and equipment.
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Responsibilities
Obtain and receive information and act on oral or written instructions by various communication devices
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
Observe, interpret and relay hand, lantern, and other signals for train movement
Judge and control speed and clearance distance of cars
Operate track switches and derails to change train routing within yards or on road
Check switch points for proper alignment
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
Work in extreme all-weather conditions
Walk and perform work on uneven surfaces
Comply with safety policies and procedures; wear required personal protective equipment
Qualification
Required
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 to work the above shift/hours
Able to meet the above travel requirements
Ability to read, write and communicate (speak, hear and understand) English
Ability to lift and carry up to 80 pounds
Ability to see, learn, and interpret 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
Ability to visually distinguish and differentiate colors on computer display screens
Ability to use hands and use hand tools to perform activities involving holding, grasping, turning and pulling
Ability to climb ladders and get on/off equipment
Ability to work at various heights above the ground including on locomotives, railcars and other equipment
Ability to bend, lift, walk and stand occasionally with breaks
Ability to sit frequently with breaks
Follow safety policies and procedures; wear required personal protective equipment
Benefits
BNSF Employees receive a competitive benefit package.
Company
BNSF Railway
BNSF Railway operates one of the largest railroad networks in North America, with about 32,500 route miles in 28 states and three Canadian provinces.
Founded in 1994
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2010-02-12Acquired
Leadership Team
Kathryn M. Farmer
President and Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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