Conductor Trainee - Primary Recall - Dodge City, KS
- Full-Time
- Dodge City, KS
- BNSF
- Posted 2 years ago – Accepting applications
Apply early as this job may be filled at any time.
Job Location: Dodge City
Other Potential Locations: Dodge City, KS
Anticipated Start Date: 09/26/2022
Number of Positions: 2
Salary Range: Entry rate is approx. $120.21 - $198.04 per day with an average annual salary of $70,000 - $82,000.
TYE New Hires in Dodge City, KS are eligible for $15,000 hiring incentive- payable over (10) months in two equal installments of $7500 available for candidates who meet all qualifications below:
- Offered a position and successfully complete the pre-employment process
- Successful completion of the first four months of new-hire training and service to be eligible for the first $7,500 installment
- Complete 6 additional months of active service at the hired location to be eligible for the second $7,500 installment.
- This incentive will include a 3-year hold-down. Leaving the location or job for any reason (including relocation of more than 50 miles from the headquartered location) will result in 100% repayment and forfeiture of future payments.
- **Additional information will be provided to candidates selected to interview
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.
NOTE: This posting is for a "Primary Recall" location. Employees hired at a “Primary-Recall” location have a five-year obligation (from date of hire) to return to their hiring location if called back to stabilize the location’s workforce.
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
Employees hired at a “Primary-Recall” location have a five-year obligation (from date of hire) to return to their hiring location if called back to stabilize the location’s workforce.
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 Operator
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
Work may be seasonal for weather or business
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 learn to identify, interpret and use hand signals from near and far and visually judge the speed and distance of moving objects
Ability to visually distinguish colors - red, blue, green, yellow and lunar (clear light) and am able to see at night
Ability to visually distinguish and differentiate colors on computer display screens
Ability to discriminate and differentiate between verbal and non-verbal sounds (signals, alarms, etc.) in the work environment
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 Norman, OK.
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’ employment and General Manager approval
BENEFITS:
BNSF Employees receive a competitive benefit package. All positions require pre-employment background verification, medical review and pre-employment drug screen. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION ELEMENTS:- 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, or protected veteran status.
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