Conductor Trainee - Primary Recall-Los Angeles

Location: Los Angeles, California, United States. Full-time onsite work requires reporting to the designated location, frequent travel, extended stays in the seniority region, and availability for on-call assignments 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Training includes travel to Overland Park, Kansas. Relocation assistance is not available.

Salary: $250.26 per day entry rate; average annual salary of $70,000–$82,000.

Company

hirify.global transports freight across 28 western U.S. states and three Canadian provinces, with a focus on safe and efficient rail operations.

What you will do

• Learn and perform freight train switching, routing, and equipment movement procedures.
• Communicate and act on oral and written operating information using various devices.
• Operate track switches and derails, check switch alignment, and interpret train movement signals.
• Inspect railcars, determine train make-up, monitor track conditions, and report equipment or operational issues.
• Climb on and off equipment, operate hand brakes, connect and disconnect air hoses, and replace railcar knuckles.
• Work in a safety-sensitive environment while following federal, state, company, and personal protective equipment requirements.

Requirements

• Must be able to report for duty in Los Angeles and work in the designated geographic area.
• Must be able to work without BNSF sponsorship or assistance for employment authorization, including H-1B, STEM OPT/CPT, or TN status.
• Must be at least 18 years old by the anticipated start date.
• Must be able to work full-time schedules, including 24/7 on-call assignments, nights, weekends, holidays, and seasonal conditions.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, hear, and understand English; lift and carry up to 80 pounds; climb ladders; work at heights and on uneven surfaces; and distinguish colors, signals, sounds, speed, and distances.
• Must follow safety policies, wear required protective equipment, and complete required background verification, medical review, and drug screening.

Culture & Benefits

• Company-paid on-the-job and classroom training for up to 19 weeks.
• Health, dental, vision, telemedicine, mental health, wellness, life insurance, and care network benefits.
• Railroad Retirement program and 401(k) plan.
• Parental, pediatric, adoption, surrogacy, and spending account benefits.
• Union membership with SMART-TD or BLET is required, with dues under the applicable agreement.
• Three-year primary-recall obligation applies from the date of hire, and a 60-day probationary period follows training.

Hiring process

• Complete pre-employment background verification, medical review, and drug screening.
• Complete company-paid classroom and on-the-job training before the probationary period.
• Some assignments requiring unescorted access to secure port facilities may require a TWIC.