Conductor Trainee - Chaffee, MO Job at BNSF Railway
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Job Location: Chaffee
Other Potential Locations: Chaffee, MO
Anticipated Start Date: 03/31/2023
Number of Positions: 16
Salary Range: Entry rate is approx. $221/day, with an average annual salary of $70,000 - $82,000.
The average daily rate while in training as a new hire conductor will be approximately $221 per day, or $27.68 per hour (based on 8 hour basic day shift). On average, employees starting out as new hire conductors will earn $75,000 per year following training, and holding a regular assignment. Based on job selections and seniority at your location, earning potential for experienced conductors could grow to $94,000+ depending on hours worked and other factors. Based on staffing needs and seniority, a conductor will be required to complete required training to promote to a locomotive engineer position. Based on seniority and job selection, many engineers will often earn $135,000 - $145,000 due to work opportunities at their location. Again, this is an average based on hours worked, pay rates, and other factors.
Read below to learn more about our industry leading benefits package.
All communication with applicants will be done via email. Please check your email on a daily basis.
Who we are and what we do
Do you want to be a part of something that really matters? Team BNSF includes professionals focused on safety and service that play a vital role in delivering the nation's freight. Together, we help move goods and materials that sustain life and support local, national and global economies. Our rail network is one of the largest freight railroads, spanning 28 western states and serving three Canadian provinces.
What we believe
At BNSF, our Vision and Values drive who we are, not only in our words, but also our actions. BNSF is committed to our foundational values of equality and inclusion. As members of the BNSF community, our employees are entitled to:
- be treated with dignity and respect.
- have equal access to tools, resources, training and development opportunities.
- have equal opportunity to achieve their full potential.
We model the way through our leadership, our BNSF Diversity Councils, our eclectic Business Resource Groups, our deep involvement and investment in the communities we serve and through training programs. Our actions create an inclusive, open and collaborative workplace that encourages diverse perspectives in all interactions.
SAFETY:
At BNSF, Safety is a core value of how we do business. Each and every day, our employees are committed to approach one another about safety, which is key in realizing our vision. Employees are also expected to comply with company and federal safety & health regulations, safety rules & policies, as well as procedures that guide work practices to reduce risk to exposure. Such work practices include but are not limited to wearing required safety equipment, responding to safety concerns, and taking appropriate actions in the event of an emergency.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
This position is responsible for safely switching railcars and safe train movement. Additional responsibilities include the following:
COMMUNICATION
Obtain and receive information and act on oral or written instructions by various communication devices
Monitor and report daily work
TRAIN OPERATION
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
SWITCHING FUNCTIONS
Operate track switches and derails to change train routing within yards or on road
Check switch points for proper alignment
TRAIN AND EQUIPMENT INSPECTIONS
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
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.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Extreme all-weather conditions
Walk and perform work on uneven surfaces
Safety sensitive work environment
Loud noise and fumes
Work on and around heavy and moving machinery
SHIFTS/HOURS
Full-time (40 hrs/wk)
Subject to on-call (24/7), nights, weekends, and holidays
Work in geographic area as posted and report to assigned work location when notified
TRAVEL
Frequent
Travel to and remain on designated seniority region for days at a time
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
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
TRAINING
Company-paid on-the-job and classroom training for up to 17 weeks and may include travel to BNSF's Training Center in Overland Park, KS
RELOCATION
Relocation assistance is not available
UNION
SMART-TD or BLET
Dues required per union agreement
PROBATIONARY PERIOD
60 days
SENIORITY DISTRICT TRANSFERS
Transfer eligibility varies by location
May require up to 3 years of employment and General Manager approval
HEALTH & WELFARE BENEFITS:
BNSF provides you with a comprehensive benefits package.
You have access to medical insurance for you, your spouse, and eligible dependents on the first day of the calendar month following completion of requisite service. This includes pharmacy coverage, telemedicine, second opinion services and centers of excellence. After one year of employment, you are eligible for dental and vision insurance to cover yourself and eligible dependents, at no cost to you. BNSF also provides you with $20,000 in life insurance and $16,000 in AD&D coverage. You can choose to enroll in a flexible spending account to help save money to cover healthcare, dental and vision costs.
All employees of BNSF have access to a suite of family benefits including: financial support for adoption and surrogacy, time off, access to a day care assistance program (to set aside money, pre-tax, to help with qualified childcare expenses), advocacy support through Maven fertility, and maternity and paternity support).
Employees also have access to Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) and Wellness teams that provide 1-1 support, whether that’s counseling, access to basic legal and financial resources, fitness discounts, discounts on retail items, and more!
We’re invested in you – in your growth. If you are pursuing a degree, or would like to in the future, BNSF offers a tuition reimbursement program to support your individual growth.
You will also be eligible to participate in the BNSF 401(k) plan to save for your retirement on a pre-tax and/or Roth basis. As a railroader, you earn an RRB annuity rather than a Social Security benefit, and you pay RRB taxes (Tier 1 and Tier 2) rather than Social Security taxes. The RRB annuity for a 30+ year railroader is significantly larger than the comparable Social Security benefit.
Additional information on benefits can be found at https://myBNSFbenefits
- Criminal history
- Last 7 years of driving history
- Last 5 years of employment history to include military service
- Social Security number
- Education
- Medical evaluation
- Drug Screen
- Other elements as needed
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC): Federal authority requires BNSF employees, whose work requires unescorted access to secure areas of port facilities, to obtain a TWIC. A TWIC is a condition of employment for such positions and requires candidates to those positions to submit to a TSA security assessment (to include, but not limited to, providing: biographic information; identity documents; fingerprints; digital photograph). More information is available at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic.
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.
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