
Conductor Trainee
LA CROSSE, WIFull-time$70–82K/yrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago
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BNSF Conductor Trainees learn to manage train operations, follow safety protocols, and support efficient freight movement. The full-time position includes company-paid classroom and on-the-job training for up to 19 weeks, with travel to the training center in Overland Park, Kansas. Work may involve on-call availability, nights, weekends, holidays, and frequent travel within the designated seniority region.
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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Be part of a team that values safety, inclusion, and excellence 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. 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! Learn more about BNSF and our Benefits Job Location: La Crosse Other Potential Locations: La Crosse, WI Anticipated Start Date: 05/25/2026 Number of Positions: 3 Salary Range: Entry rate is approx. $250.26 per day with an average annual salary of $70,000 - $82,000. 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. The Transportation department ensures efficient and safe movement of freight by coordinating train operations, scheduling, and dispatching, utilizing advanced technology and real-time data. Safety is a vital focal point, with rigorous training programs, state-of-the-art safety systems, and continuous monitoring to protect employees, cargo, and the public. Conductor trainees are integral to this department, learning to manage train operations, ensure compliance with safety protocols, and contribute to the overall efficiency and sustainability of the rail network. This is a full-time?(at least 40 hours/week) position, 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. Frequent travel is required, with the ability to travel to and stay in the designated seniority region for extended periods of time. Training 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. 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.?? Key responsibilities include: Communication responsibilities 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,... For full info follow application link. 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. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/1D72EAEF3ED14462
How this job compares
Set against the 788 open Transportation jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$70–82K/yr
- US median$80–145K/yr180 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $76K, is 33% below the US median midpoint ($114K) — in the lowest quarter of Transportation salary ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 17 open Transportation jobs in Wisconsin and 788 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- Transportation postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 12 years (469 postings).
- Education
- 238 of the 788 open Transportation jobs (30%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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