BNSF Railway Jobs – Conductor Trainee – Chaffee, MO

Job Description:

Do you want to be a part of something that really matters? Team BNSF includes professionals focused on safety, service, and who take pride in delivering the nation’s freight. Together, we help move goods and materials that sustain life and support local, national and global economies. The BNSF rail network is one of the largest freight railroads, spanning 28 western states and serving three Canadian provinces.

Job Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for safely switching railcars and safe train movement. Additional responsibilities include the following:

• 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

Job Requirements:

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

Job Details:

Company: BNSF Railway

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Hannibal, MO, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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