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General Information

Client
BNSF Railway
Job Category
Transportation
City
Livingston
State
Montana
Work Style
Field

Job Description & Requirements

Join BNSF Railway as a Signal Apprentice in Livingston, MT, and start a fulfilling career in the Engineering Department. This apprenticeship provides hands-on training for positions such as Signalman, Signal Maintainer, and Shop Signalman, with a focus on maintaining the integrity of signal equipment and collaborating with other departments to support operational efficiency. The pay rate is approximately $27.45/hr, with an annual salary of around $57,096. This position requires the ability to work on-call (24/7), including overtime, weekends, and holidays, and travel up to 90% of the time outside the headquarter location. Training is provided at no cost, and pay increases with each qualification step.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Perform construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of wayside signal devices.
  • Load and unload supplies, trench, hand dig, and install cables (underground and overhead).
  • Work around or operate heavy machinery, including backhoes, trenchers, and boom trucks.
  • Handle electrical connections, climb signal masts and bridges, and perform tasks in safety-sensitive environments.
  • Operate a range of power and non-power tools such as voltmeters, drills, power saws, and shovels.
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations and use safety equipment at all times.

Required Experience:

  • Ability to work safely in diverse and extreme weather conditions (e.g., hot, cold, rain, snow).
  • Experience working with heavy machinery, tools, and electrical components is a plus.
  • Ability to travel frequently and work in various terrain types, including uneven surfaces, snow, and mud.
Basic Qualifications: 
  • Able to work in the US without company sponsorship now AND in the future. 
  • At least 18 years of age or will be by the anticipated start date listed above. 
  • Possess a valid state-issued driver's license.  
  • Ability to travel for extended periods of time (Fly, Drive, or Ride). 

Location of this Position: Livingston, MT

Working Conditions:

  • Daily work in a safety-sensitive environment with exposure to extreme weather conditions, loud noises, fumes, and heavy machinery.
  • Frequent climbing of ladders and signal poles/platforms.
  • Ability to lift up to 60 lbs occasionally and 15 to 30 lbs frequently.
  • Will be required to work on various terrain types (uneven, snow, mud, rock, sand).

About the Company: BNSF Railway is one of the largest U.S. railroads, transporting freight across 28 western states and 3 Canadian provinces. As a member of the team, you'll play a role in supporting the movement of essential products that help feed, clothe, supply, and power communities worldwide. The company fosters a culture of safety, diversity, and inclusion and provides resources and tools to help employees reach their full potential. BNSF offers competitive benefits including healthcare options, 401(k), and railroad retirement plans