Wichita Terminal Association-(WTA) Switchman - Wichita, KS

<p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Apply early as this job may be filled at any time.</b></span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Job Location:</b> Wichita<br><b>Other Potential Locations: </b>Wichita, KS <br><b>Anticipated Start Date:</b><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>03/16/2026<br><b>Number of Positions:</b> 1 <br><b>Salary Range:</b><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>During Training: $29.40/hour; After Training: $39.20/hour Subject to Collective Bargaining Agreement</span></span></p><p><br><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">All communication with applicants will be done via email.  Please check your email on a daily basis.</span></span></p><br><p> </p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>THIS POSITION IS FOR THE WICHITA TERMINAL ASSOCIATION.</b></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">This employment opportunity is only for the Wichita Terminal Association, not BNSF Railway. Any current or furloughed employees with BNSF or another Class I railroad that are ultimately selected for this position must resign with their respective road upon being employed by the Wichita Terminal Association. </span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><u>SAFETY</u></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Safety is a core value of how we do business. Each and every day, our employees are committed to approach one another about safety, which is key in realizing our vision. Employees are also expected to comply with company and federal safety & health regulations, safety rules & policies, as well as procedures that guide work practices to reduce risk to exposure.  Such work practices include but are not limited to wearing required safety equipment, responding to safety concerns, and taking appropriate actions in the event of an emergency. </span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><u>DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES </u></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">This position is responsible for safely switching railcars and safe train movement. Additional responsibilities include the following: </span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">COMMUNICATION </span></span></p><ul><li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Obtain and receive information and act on oral or written instructions by various communication devices </span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Monitor and report daily work </span></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">TRAIN OPERATION </span></span></p><ul><li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Climb on/off equipment, set/release hand brakes, couple/uncouple air hoses, remove/replace broken railcar knuckle, ride moving cars by holding onto grab irons or ladders </span></span></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Observe, interpret and relay hand, lantern, and other signals for train movement </span></span></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Judge and control speed and clearance distance of cars </span></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">SWITCHING FUNCTIONS </span></span></p><ul><li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Operate track switches and derails to change train routing within yards or on road</span></span></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Check switch points for proper alignment </span></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">TRAIN AND EQUIPMENT INSPECTIONS </span></span></p><ul><li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Switch, spot cars and determine train make-up </span></span></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Observe and monitor track conditions (e.g. broken rails, defective switches, weather-related problems) </span></span></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Inspect cars per federal regulations </span></span></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Observe and report on passing train conditions </span></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">The duties and responsibilities in this posting are representative categories to be used in deciding whether to apply for this position. This is not an exhaustive list of the position’s duties. </span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><u>WORKING CONDITIONS </u></span></span></p><ul><li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Extreme all-weather conditions </span></span></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Walk and perform work on uneven surfaces </span></span></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Safety sensitive work environment </span></span></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Loud noise and fumes </span></span></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Work on and around heavy and moving machinery </span></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><u>SHIFTS/HOURS </u></span></span></p><ul><li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Full-time (40 hrs/wk) </span></span></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Subject to on-call (24/7), nights, weekends, and holidays </span></span></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Must be able to report to assigned work location when notified </span></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><u>BASIC QUALIFICATIONS </u></span></span></p><ul><li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Possess a valid driver’s license </span></span></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">At least 18 years of age, or will be by the anticipated start date listed above</span></span></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to report for duty at the designated work location in Wichita, KS</span></span></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Able to work safely in the above working conditions </span></span></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Able to work the above shift/hours </span></span></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to read, write and communicate (speak, hear and understand) English </span></span></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to lift and carry up to 80 pounds </span></span></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to see, learn, and interpret hand signals from near and far; visually distinguish colors - red, blue, green, yellow and lunar (clear light); visually judge speed and distance of moving objects; see at night </span></span></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to discriminate and differentiate between verbal and non-verbal sounds (signals, alarms, etc.) in the work environment </span></span></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to visually distinguish and differentiate colors of computer display screens </span></span></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to use hands and use hand tools to perform activities involving holding, grasping, turning and pulling </span></span></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to climb ladders and get on/off equipment </span></span></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to work at various heights above the ground including on locomotives, railcars and other equipment </span></span></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to bend, lift, walk and stand occasionally with breaks </span></span></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to sit frequently with breaks </span></span></li><li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Follow safety policies and procedures; wear required personal protective equipment </span></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><u>TRAINING </u></span></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Company-paid on-the-job and classroom training at the location hired </span></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><u>RELOCATION </u></span></span></p><ul><li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Relocation assistance is not available </span></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><u>UNION </u></span></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">SMART-TD </span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Dues required per union agreement </span></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><u>PROBATIONARY PERIOD </u></span></span></p><ul><li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">60 days </span></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><br><p><b>BENEFITS:</b></p><div>WTA Employees receive a competitive benefit package.</div><div> </div><div>All positions require pre-employment background verification, medical review and pre-employment drug screen.</div><div> </div><div>WTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.</div><div> </div><div><b>BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION ELEMENTS:</b></div><ul><li>    Criminal history </li><li>    Last 7 years of driving history</li><li>    Last 5 years of employment history to include military service</li><li>    Social Security number</li><li>    Education</li></ul><div> </div><div><b>MEDICAL REVIEW ELEMENTS:</b></div><ul><li>    Medical evaluation</li><li>    Drug Screen</li><li>    Other elements as needed</li></ul><div> </div><div><b>DRUG TEST ELEMENTS:</b></div><div>WTA is committed to a safe and drug free work place and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. All new hires are required to undergo a hair drug test which detects the presence of illegal drugs for months prior to testing. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping BNSF safe and drug free.</div><div> </div><p><span style="color:#d3d3d3;font-size:7.77px">SF: </span><span style="color:#d3d3d3"><span style="font-size:8.0px">Internal Posting Only | <span contenteditable="false">Private Posting Only</span></span></span> <span style="font-size:8.0px"><span contenteditable="false">Private Posting Only</span> </span><span style="color:#d3d3d3"><span style="font-size:8.0px"> | Operations - Transportation | Wichita, KS | 67201</span></span><span style="font-size:12.0px"> </span></p><p> </p><p><span style="color:#ffffff"><span style="font-size:8.0px">Zip/Postal Code: [</span></span></p>

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