Trades (Union)

What do we mean by "Trades"? We mean individuals with a passion for their craft. Whether our employees came to BNSF as experts in their field or as novices with a "can-do" spirit, they found careers here as diesel mechanics, signal workers, conductors, electricians, dispatchers and more.

These employees are the heart of BNSF operations. We depend on them to keep our engines running, our tracks and railcars maintained and our communication networks seamless and secure.

These employees enjoy competitive wages and benefits, on-the-job training and advancement opportunities in addition to a safe and exciting work environment full of opportunities and challenges.

Interested in our Trades (Union) positions, but not sure where you fit? Find out how your skills and experiences fit at BNSF.

To get started right now, or to see a list of current job openings, go to the "Job Search/Apply" tab on the left side of the page!

Select a department below to see specific job previews:

Where we build and maintain 32,000 miles of track, 13,200 bridges, buildings, signals and other electronic equipment! More...

Where we keep our fleet of 6,600 locomotives and 107,000 railcars in top condition! More...

Where we keep 3,000 trains safely and efficiently moving on the rails every day! More...

We have plenty of other career opportunities to choose from! Behind this link, you'll find a number of work groups that all support operations at BNSF and are vital to our company's success. More...

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