Mechanical Management Trainee (Associates Degree) 2025

Be part of a team that values safety, diversity, and excellence

We are one of the largest U.S. railroads transporting the nation’s freight across 28 western states and 3 Canadian provinces. As a member of our team, you will play a role in supporting the movement of essential products and materials that help feed, clothe, supply, and power communities throughout America and the world.  

We are committed to a culture where all employees are included, belong, and have equal opportunity to achieve their full potential. Come make a difference with us!

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Job Location: Kansas City, KS; Minneapolis, MN 
Anticipated Start Date: 02/03/2025, 06/16/2025, or 09/08/2025
Number of Positions: 2 
Salary: $70,200

 

An Associate Mechanical Management Trainee position at BNSF Railway offers a unique entry point for emerging mechanical professionals into the railway industry. This program equips trainees with in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in locomotive and freight car maintenance and repair. Participants will hone their leadership skills and project management capabilities through mentorship and technical training. It's an ideal steppingstone for those looking to significantly impact the operational efficiency and safety of BNSF Railway's mechanical endeavors.

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This is a full-time (minimum 40hrs/wk) position in a 24x7 operations environment, subject to on-call, overtime, nights, alternating shifts, weekends, and holidays.  

Travel and Relocation is required after the 6-month program, must be flexible with their location, as they could be moved depending on business needs. Must have reliable transportation to and from work. 

Accelerate your career over 6 months of training.  

• 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 two to 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.  

Applicants will be notified via e-mail regarding potential interviews, testing, and hiring events for this position.  Please check your e-mail daily.   

Key Responsibilities: 

Manage mechanical shop and field operations, work on projects, and prepare for a field operations supervisory position.

Responsible for the safety of their teams and conduct job safety briefings with employees.  

Provide periodic updates to the General Foreman to ensure daily plan requirements are met. 

Supervise shop craft employees to safely execute terminal or shop operating plan. 

Ensure labor and equipment is positioned to inspect, test and repair equipment to meet the needs of the daily plan. 

Safeguard compliance with BNSF’s employment policies, safety rules, union agreements, and Association of American Railroads (AAR)/Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations. 

Possess leadership, teamwork, clear communication, adaptability, and resilience to overcome obstacles and meet deadlines in a dynamic work environment.

Daily work is conducted in an indoor/outdoor safety sensitive environment where the working conditions can include diverse and extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow, and sleet), walking and performing work on uneven surfaces, working around loud noises, fumes, climbing ladders, walk