BNSF Railway

Freight and Package Transportation10,001+ employeesWebsite

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BNSF Railway, a major player in the freight and package transportation industry, is currently seeking to fill several positions. BNSF Railway employs over 10,001 individuals and is actively hiring. BNSF Railway currently has 60 open positions. The following are some of the available roles: **Conductor Trainee:** Several Conductor Trainee positions are available. Locations include Clovis, New Mexico; Denver, Colorado; Memphis, Tennessee; and Minot, North Dakota. The entry rate for this position is approximately $240.64 per day, with an average annual salary ranging from $70,000 to $82,000. Training is provided. The anticipated start date for this position is March 30, 2026. These positions are on-site, full-time (40 hours/week) roles. These positions are subject to on-call (24/7), nights, weekends, and holidays, requiring frequent travel. The posting is for a "Primary Recall" location. **System Electrician (Facilities):** A System Electrician (Facilities) position is available in Chicago, Illinois, and requires frequent, extensive travel. The position requires maintaining and repairing electrical systems. Training will be provided. The anticipated start date is March 9, 2026. The entry rate is approximately $8,977.02 per month, with an average annual salary of $85,000 - $100,000 in 3-5 years. **Mechanical Foreman II - LOCO:** A Mechanical Foreman II - LOCO position is available in Barstow, CA, with a salary range of $102,800-$110,850. Week-end and holiday work is required for this position. Relocation assistance may be offered for this position. Travel may be required for this position. The anticipated start date is March 1, 2026. **Track Maintenance - Laborer:** The Track Maintenance - Laborer position is in St. Joseph, Missouri. This is a full-time (40 hrs/wk) position and is subject to on-call, overtime, nights, alternating shifts, weekends, and holidays. Travel is required to (and remain at) job sites for extended periods, sometimes for days or weeks at a time, in the designated seniority region. The entry rate is approximately $36.30/hr. The anticipated start date is April 6, 2026. **Signal Apprentice:** Signal Apprentice positions are available in Brownwood, TX, and Alliance, NE. The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $95,000. Travel is required up to 90% outside of the headquarter location. Travel costs will be covered according to the collective bargaining agreement when traveling outside of the seniority district. Successful candidates will enter an apprenticeship program. The anticipated start date for Brownwood, TX is April 6, 2026. The anticipated start date for Alliance, NE is May 4, 2026. The technology stack for various roles at BNSF Railway includes: * **Conductor Trainee**: Communication, Safety Protocols, Train Operations, Equipment Inspections, Problem Reporting, Switching Functions, Climbing, Lifting, Hand Signals, Color Distinction, Traveling, Teamwork, Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Physical Endurance, Time Management * **System Electrician (Facilities):** Electrical Systems, High Voltage Systems, Low Voltage Systems, HVAC Systems, Troubleshooting, Repairing, PLC Control Systems, Safety Regulations, Construction Tools, Power Tools, Communication, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Travel, Physical Fitness, Union Membership * **Mechanical Foreman II - LOCO:** Locomotive Maintenance, Freight Car Maintenance, AAR Regulations, FRA Regulations, BNSF Standards, Supervision, Motivation, Communication, Decision Making, Technical Support, Safety Compliance, Problem Solving, Initiative, Accounting Skills, Team Coordination, Accident Damage Assessment * **Track Maintenance - Laborer:** Track Maintenance, Safety Compliance, Equipment Operation, Physical Labor, Teamwork, Communication, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail * **Signal Apprentice:** Signal Installation, Maintenance, Repair, Inspection, Testing, Heavy Machinery Operation, Electrical Connections, Safety Compliance, Travel, Teamwork, Communication, Problem Solving, Physical Fitness, Color Vision, Tool Usage, Climbing Most positions require an on-site work arrangement. Conductor Trainee, System Electrician (Facilities), Track Maintenance - Laborer, Signal Apprentice, and Mechanical Foreman II - LOCO positions all require working on-site. Conductor Trainee, System Electrician (Facilities), and Signal Apprentice positions involve significant travel. The work environment for many roles can involve diverse and extreme weather conditions and heavy machinery. **Q: What are the basic qualifications for a Conductor Trainee position?** A: You must be able to work now and in the future without BNSF's assistance, be at least 18 years of age, able to report for duty at the designated work location, able to work safely, able to meet the travel requirements, and be able to read, write, and communicate in English. You must also be able to lift and carry up to 80 pounds. **Q: What does the training for Conductor Trainees entail?** A: Training for the Conductor Trainee position is company-paid, and includes on-the-job and classroom training for up to 19 weeks. Travel to BNSF’s training center in Overland Park, KS, is required. **Q: What are the working hours for the Track Maintenance - Laborer position?** A: The Track Maintenance - Laborer position is a full-time (40hrs/wk) position and is subject to on-call, overtime, nights, alternating shifts, weekends, and holidays. **Q: Is relocation assistance available for any of the listed positions?** A: Relocation assistance is not available for Conductor Trainee, System Electrician (Facilities), Track Maintenance - Laborer, and Signal Apprentice positions. Relocation assistance may be offered for the Mechanical Foreman II - LOCO position. **Q: What is the required union membership for the listed positions?** A: Union membership for Conductor Trainee positions is with the SMART-TD or BLET. The System Electrician (Facilities) position’s union membership is with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, the Track Maintenance - Laborer position is with the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees (BMWE), and the Signal Apprentice position is with the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen.

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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. The railway is among the world's top transporters of intermodal traffic, serves more grain-producing regions than any other railroad, and transports the components of many of the products we depend on daily. BNSF Railway is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled. On Feb. 12, 2010, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation was acquired by Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK)

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