ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER - BE A LEADER AT BNSF AS AN EXPERIENCED FIRST LINE SUPERVISOR (EFLS) OR MANAGEMENT TRAINEE

About the Role 

• This is a full-time (40hrs/wk) position in a 24x7 operations environment, subject to on-call, overtime, nights, alternating shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• The EFLS role is a pivotal leadership position within either our Engineering or Mechanical teams, leveraging your expertise to mentor staff, enhance processes, and contribute to our success.
• Engineering and Mechanical Management Trainees start at a unique entry point into the railway industry, accelerating your professional growth and opening doors to future leadership positions within the industry.

How the 6-Month Program Works

• Begin with an invigorating one-week orientation at our Fort Worth headquarters, immersing yourself in BNSF culture and forging connections with industry leaders.
• Sharpen your skills at our Technical Training Center for three weeks in Overland Park, delving into technical intricacies and personnel management.
• The remainder of your journey entails immersive on-the-job field training, offering hands-on experience across diverse departments.

Requirements

• For the EFLS Program, have at least three (3) years of military and/or professional work experience supervising five (5) or more employees.
• For Management Trainees: pursuing an associate degree in industrial trade including, but not limited to Welding, Diesel Engine Repair, Process Tech, HVAC, Automotive Tech, Electrician Tech, Construction Management or other heavy industrial discipline from an accredited college/vocational school to be completed prior to hire OR have obtained an associate’s degree in a program described above; have and/or will graduate with at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA; have LESS THAN three (3) years of professional work experience, EXCLUDING internships, part-time jobs, or positions held while pursuing my undergraduate and/or graduate degree; have not completed a bachelor’s degree.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States and will be at least eighteen (18) years old upon hire AND have a valid Driver's License or will have a valid Driver's License upon hire.
• Does not require sponsorship to obtain, maintain, or extend authorization to work in the United States. (For example, H1-B Visa or STEM OPT)
• Capable of working in a 24/7 environment, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and can safely perform duties outdoors in all weather conditions or in a shop, terminal, or field environment. Role includes climbing ladders and navigating uneven surfaces, with the ability to travel up to 75% of the time based on business needs.
• Able and willing to relocate anywhere on the BNSF Railway operating system (western 28 states) upon hire, career progression, and/or business needs.