\u 00 A 0 This position is responsible for safely switching\u 00 A 0 railcars and safe train movement.\u 00 A 0 Additional responsibilities include the following:\u 00 A 0\u 00 A 0 COMMUNICATION\u 00 A 0 Obtain and receive information and act on oral or written instructions by\u 00 A 0 various communication devices\u 00 A 0 Monitor and report daily work\u 00 A 0\u 00 A 0 TRAIN OPERATION\u 00 A 0 Climb on/off equipment, set/release hand brakes, couple/uncouple air hoses, remove/replace broken\u 00 A 0 railcar\u 00 A 0 knuckle, ride moving cars by\u 00 A 0 holding\u 00 A 0 onto\u 00 A 0 grab irons or ladders\u 00 A 0 Observe, interpret and relay hand, lantern, and other signals for train movement\u 00 A 0 Judge and control speed and clearance distance of cars\u 00 A 0\u 00 A 0 SWITCHING FUNCTIONS\u 00 A 0 Operate track switches and derails to change train routing within yards or on road\u 00 A 0 Check switch points for proper alignment\u 00 A 0\u 00 A 0 TRAIN AND EQUIPMENT INSPECTIONS\u 00 A 0 Switch, spot cars and determine train make-up\u 00 A 0 Observe and monitor track conditions (e.g. broken rails, defective switches, weather-related problems)\u 00 A 0 Inspect cars per federal regulations\u 00 A 0 Observe and report on passing train conditions\u 00 A 0\u 00 A 0 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\u 2019 s duties.\u 00 A 0\u 00 A 0 WORKING CONDITIONS\u 00 A 0 Extreme all-weather conditions\u 00 A 0 Walk and perform work on\u 00 A 0 uneven surfaces\u 00 A 0 Safety sensitive work environment\u 00 A 0\u 00 A 0 Loud noise and fumes\u 00 A 0 Work on and around\u 00 A 0 heavy and moving machinery\u 00 A 0\u 00 A 0 SHIFTS/ HOURS\u 00 A 0 Full-time (40\u 00 A 0 hrs/wk)\u 00 A 0 Subject to on-call (24/7), nights, weekends, and holidays\u 00 A 0 Work in geographic area as posted and report to assigned work location\u 00 A 0 when notified\u 00 A 0\u 00 A 0 TRAVEL\u 00 A 0 Frequent\u 00 A 0\u 00 A 0 Travel to and remain on designated seniority region for days at a time\u 00 A 0\u 00 A 0 BASIC QUALIFICATIONS\u 00 A 0 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\u 00 A 0 Able to work safely in the above working conditions\u 00 A 0 Able to\u 00 A 0 work\u 00 A 0the above shift/hours\u 00 A 0\u 00 A 0 Able to meet the above travel requirements\u 00 A 0 Ability\u 00 A 0 to read, write and communicate (speak, hear and understand) English\u 00 A 0 Ability to lift and carry up to\u 00 A 080\u 00 A 0 pounds\u 00 A 0 Ability to see, learn, and\u 00 A 0 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\u 00 A 0 Ability to discriminate and differentiate between verbal and non-verbal sounds (signals, alarms, etc.) in the work environment\u 00 A 0 Ability\u 00 A 0 to visually distinguish and differentiate colors on computer display screens\u 00 A 0 Ability\u 00 A 0 to use hands\u 00 A 0 and use hand tools\u 00 A 0 to perform activities involving holding, grasping, turning and pulling\u 00 A 0 Ability\u 00 A 0 to\u 00 A 0 climb ladders and get on/off equipment\u 00 A 0 Ability\u 00 A 0 to\u 00 A 0 work at various heights above the ground including on locomotives, railcars and other equipment\u 00 A 0 Ability\u 00 A 0 to\u 00 A 0 bend, lift, walk\u 00 A 0 and\u 00 A 0 stand\u 00 A 0 occasionally with breaks\u 00 A 0 Ability to\u 00 A 0 sit\u 00 A 0 frequently\u 00 A 0 with breaks\u 00 A 0\u 00 A 0 Follow safety policies and procedures; wear required personal protective equipment\u 00 A 0\u 00 A 0 TRAINING\u 00 A 0 Company-paid on-the-job and classroom training for up to 19\u 00 A 0 weeks and may include travel to BNSF"s Training Center in Overland Park, KS\u 00 A 0 RELOCATION\u 00 A 0 Relocation assistance is\u 00 A 0 not available\u 00 A 0\u 00 A 0\u 00 A 0 UNION\u 00 A 0 SMART-TD or BLET\u 00 A 0 Dues required per union agreement\u 00 A 0\u 00 A 0 PROBATIONARY PERIOD\u 00 A 060 days\u 00 A 0\u 00 A 0 SENIORITY DISTRICT TRANSFERS\u 00 A 0 Transfer\u 00 A 0 eligibility varies by location\u 00 A 0 May require up to 3 years\u 00 A 0 of\u 00 A 0 employment and General Manager approval\u 00 A 0