Conductor Trainee - Primary Recall - Phoenix, AZ

<p><span style="color:#ff8c00;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Be part of a team that values safety, inclusion, and excellence</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">We are one of the largest U.S. railroads transporting the nation’s freight across 28 western states and 3 Canadian provinces. As a member of our team, you will play a role in supporting the movement of essential products and materials that help feed, clothe, supply, and power communities throughout America and the world. </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">We are committed to a culture where all employees are included, belong, and have equal opportunity to achieve their full potential. Come make a difference with us!</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Learn more about <a href="">BNSF</a> and our <a href="">Benefits</a></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Job Location:</strong> Phoenix<br><strong>Other Potential Locations: </strong>Phoenix, AZ <br><strong>Anticipated Start Date:</strong> 10/26/2026<br><strong>Number of Positions:</strong> 5 <br><strong>Salary Range:</strong> Entry rate is approx. $259.65 per day with an average annual salary of $70,000 - $82,000</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">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.</span></p><br><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Embark on a fulfilling career at BNSF Railway where joining the <strong>Transportation Department</strong> means ensuring efficient and safe freight movement through advanced technology, real-time data coordination, and rigorous safety protocols. <strong><span style="color:#ed7d31">Conductor Trainees</span></strong> <span style="color:black">are integral to this team, learning to manage train operations, ensure compliance with safety protocols, and contribute to the overall efficiency and sustainability of the rail network.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:black">This is a full-time (40 hours/week) position,</span></strong><span style="color:black"> that is subject to on-call (24/7), nights, weekends, and holidays. Work may be seasonal due to weather or business, requiring availability in the posted geographic area and timely reporting to the assigned location. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:black">Frequent travel is required, </span></strong><span style="color:black">with the ability to travel to and stay in the designated seniority region for extended periods of time.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:black">Training </span></strong><span style="color:black">for this position is company-paid on-the-job and classroom training for up to 19 weeks and will include travel to BNSF’s training center in Overland Park, KS.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><em>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. </em></strong><em> </em><em> </em></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><em><span style="color:#ed7d31">Key responsibilities may include:</span></em> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Communication responsibilities</strong> include obtaining, receiving, and acting on information (oral and written) through various devices, as well as monitoring and reporting daily work. This also includes climbing on/off equipment, managing hand brakes, connecting/disconnecting air hoses, replacing broken railcar knuckles, interpreting signals for train movement, and judge/control speed and clearance distances.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:black">Switching functions</span></strong><span style="color:black"> involve operating track switches and derails to change train routing and checking switch points for proper alignment.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:black">Train and equipment inspections</span></strong><span style="color:black"> include switching and spotting cars, determining train make-up, and inspecting cars per federal regulations. Monitoring track conditions for any issues/problems and reporting on passing train conditions.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:black">Daily work</span></strong><span style="color:black"> <strong>is conducted in a safety sensitive environment </strong>where the working conditions can </span><strong><span style="color:#ed7c31">include diverse and extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow, and sleet)</span></strong><span style="color:black">, walking and performing work on uneven surfaces, working around loud noises, fumes, and heavy/moving machinery. </span> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:black">At BNSF safety is one of our core values that guides us through everything we do. </span></strong><span style="color:black"> Our employees engage in safety conversations, through an approaching others mindset to help us achieve our tremendous potential. In addition, our employees must adhere to safety rules, policies, as well as federal and state regulations, which could include wearing personal protective equipment, responding to concerns, and taking appropriate action in emergencies.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><em><span style="color:black">Relocation assistance is not available. There is a 60-day probationary period upon completion of training and protecting the first tour of compensated services.</span></em> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><em><span style="color:#ed7c31">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. </span></em> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">At BNSF Railway, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, showcasing their skills, experiences and development. We provide resources and tools to help you reach your full potential, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:black">Basic Qualifications:</span></strong> </span></p><ul><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Able to work now and in the future without BNSF’s assistance (whether monetary, through sponsorship, or otherwise) in obtaining, maintaining, or extending employment authorization (including H-1B, STEM OPT/CPT, or TN nonimmigrant status).</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">At least 18 years of age or will be by the start date listed above.</span></span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Ability to report for duty at the designated work location. </span></span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Able to work safely in the above working conditions. </span></span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Able to work the above shift/hours. </span></span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Able to meet the above travel requirements. </span></span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Ability to read, write and communicate (speak, hear and understand) English. </span></span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Ability to lift and carry up to 80 pounds. </span></span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Ability to learn to identify, interpret and use hand signals from near and far and visually judge the speed and distance of moving objects. </span></span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Ability to visually distinguish colors - red, blue, green, yellow and lunar (clear light) and am able to see at night. </span></span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Ability to visually distinguish and differentiate colors on computer display screens. </span></span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Ability to differentiate between verbal and non-verbal sounds (signals, alarms, etc.) and discriminate (comprehend) verbal communication in the work environment.</span></span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Ability to use hands and use hand tools to perform activities involving holding, grasping, turning and pulling. </span></span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Ability to climb ladders and get on/off equipment.</span></span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Ability to work at various heights above the ground including on locomotives, railcars and other equipment. </span></span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Ability to bend, lift, walk and stand occasionally with breaks. </span></span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Ability to walk/perform work on uneven surfaces</span></span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Ability to sit frequently with breaks. </span></span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Follow safety policies and procedures; wear required personal protective equipment. </span></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:black">Union </span></strong><span style="color:black">membership<strong> </strong>is with the SMART-TD or BLET and union dues are required per union agreement.</span></span></p><ul><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:black">Seniority district transfers</span></strong><span style="color:black"> eligibility varies by location and may require up to 3 years’ employment and Director approval. </span></span></p></li></ul><br><p><span style="color:#ff8c00;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong><em>Here are some of the perks/benefits you can expect as a BNSF employee</em></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">At BNSF, you will have access to a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that meets you where you are, a few of those benefits include:</span></p><ul><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">A range of health care options for you and your dependents including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, mental health, wellness coaching, 2nd opinion services, and high-quality care network options. You will also have life insurance, provided at no cost to you.</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">A Railroad Retirement program and competitive 401(k) plan to help you meet your retirement goals.</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Family benefits including parental and pediatric support, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, and spending accounts.</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Access to discounts on travel, gym memberships and more!</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Benefits vary by union collective bargaining agreement.</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">For more information, visit <a href="">Benefits</a>.</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Please be aware of potential fraud that can occur when searching for new career opportunities. Please review our <a href="">FAQ</a> for more information and awareness.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">All positions require pre-employment background verification, medical review and pre-employment drug screen. You can find more information by reviewing the <a href="">Hiring Process</a>. Federal authority requires BNSF employees, whose work requires unescorted access to secure areas of port facilities, to obtain a TWIC. More information is available at <a href=""> style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">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.</span></p><p><span style="color:#d3d3d3;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:8.0pt">F: MO | Transportation Transitioning Military | Operations - Transportation | Phoenix, AZ | 85009 </span></p>

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