BNSF Railway Company

Transportation Experienced First Line Supervisor (EFLS) 2027

Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Legally authorized to work in the U.S. and 18 years or older.
  • Valid Driver's License required upon hire.
  • 3+ years of supervisory experience in military or professional setting.
  • High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
  • Willingness to relocate within BNSF's operational territories.
  • Ability to work varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Capable of passing a visual and auditory assessment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead safety briefings and ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Facilitate crew safety discussions and manage attendance compliance.
  • Assist crews with personnel paperwork and ensure operational efficiency.
  • Coordinate with customers on shipments and manage train operations.
  • Implement policies and supervise daily operations of train switching.
  • Conduct operational audits while riding trains and ensuring safety standards.
  • Manage team dynamics and adapt to challenges in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive 401(k) and Railroad Retirement program.
  • Robust healthcare options including medical, dental, and mental health support.
  • Employer-funded health care spending accounts and life/disability insurance.
  • Family benefits including support for adoption and dependent care.
  • Access to discounts on travel and wellness services.
  • Potential for an annual bonus through the Incentive Compensation Program.
  • Flexible leave and time-off policies.
Full Job Description
Work Locations: Barstow, CA; Amarillo, TX; Belen, NM; Corwith, IL; Haslet, TX; Kansas City, KS; Logistics Park Chicago IL; Los Angeles, CA; Oklahoma City, OK; Phoenix, AZ; San Bernardino, CA

Please note: Applying to this posting places you in consideration for positions at any of the locations listed above. One application covers all listed locations, and additional applications are not required. Candidates may be selected for any of these locations based on business needs and staffing requirements.

Anticipated Start Date: 2/1/2027, 6/14/2027, or 9/20/2027

Number of Positions: 10

Annual Salary: $93,700

Transportation Experienced First Line Supervisor hiring rate of $93,700. Within approximately 6 months, opportunity to promote to Supervisor of Terminal Operations at rate of $113,000.

The Transportation Experienced First Line Supervisor role at BNSF Railway is designed for professionals with a strong transportation, logistics operations, and leadership background. This role focuses on managing daily operations, enforcing safety standards, and guiding a team toward operational excellence. Candidates must demonstrate robust decision-making, advanced problem-solving abilities, and a dedication to fostering a safety-first work environment. This opportunity significantly impacts the efficiency and success of BNSF's operations, positioning it as a key role within one of North America's premier railroad companies.

Learn more about our Experienced First Line Supervisor program

This is a full-time(minimum 40hrs/wk) position in a24x7 operations environment, subject to on-call, nights, alternating shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Accelerate your career with our 6-month training program that begins with a one-week orientation at our Fort Worth headquarters, where you'll immerse yourself in BNSF culture and connect with industry leaders.

Next, spend two non-consecutive months at our Technical Training Center in Overland Park to sharpen your technical and personnel management skills. During this time, we'll focus on developing you as a safety and operations leader:
  • The safety leader phase will provide you with knowledge of operating and safety rules. You'll then receive on-the-job training where you'll observe and learn from train crews in the field, strengthening the knowledge gained in the classroom. This position requires that all EFLS must obtain their rules qualification by week 12 of the 26-week training program.
  • The operations leader phase will teach you the program and leadership skills needed to successfully navigate on-the-job training at your assigned training location for the remainder of the program.


By the end of the program, you'll have gained valuable technical skills and leadership abilities that will propel your career forward.

Travel and Relocation is required for this program, Trainees must be flexible with their location, as they could be moved depending on business needs. Must have reliable transportation to and from work.

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 may include:

Leading safety briefings and ensuring compliance with Federal Railroad Administration and BNSF rules as well as conductingsafety meetings, investigate accidents, monitor costs, and ensure compliance with regulations and company policies.

Facilitating crew discussions on safety, managing compliance with attendance policies, and conducting operational audits while riding trains.

Assisting crews with personnel paperwork, vacation requests, and providing transportation for timely operations.

Corresponding with customers regarding shipments and planning the movement of cars, locomotives, and crews within terminals in addition to coordinating with various departments to execute the operations plan and provide efficient service.

Implementing policies, supervise employees, and manage daily train and switching operations.

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

Daily work is conducted in a mixed indoor office and outdoor safety-sensitive environment, where working conditions can include diverse and extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow, and sleet), walking and performing work on uneven surfaces, and working around loud noises, fumes, and heavy/moving machinery. Personal protective equipment, a hard hat, safety glasses, and gloves are required and provided by BNSF.

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

Basic Qualifications:
  • 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 BNSF's assistance, now or in the future, (whether monetary, through sponsorship, or otherwise) to obtain, maintain, or extend employment authorization (including H-1B, STEM OPT/CPT, or TN nonimmigrant status).
  • Capable of visually distinguishing among red, blue, green, yellow and lunar (clear light) colors & able to see at night AND I am able to hear and, with training, distinguish auditory signals.
  • 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 25% 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. If you have any location restrictions, please answer "No."
  • Have a high school degree or achieved a degree through a GED program.
  • Have at least three (3) years of military and/or professional work experience supervising five (5) or more employees.
  • Must have reliable transportation to and from work.


At BNSF, you will have access to a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including:
  • An industry-leading 401(k) and renowned Railroad Retirement program.
  • A range of robust health care options for you and your dependents (including domestic partners), including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, mental health, cancer support, and high-quality care network options.
  • Health care spending accounts (HSA) with employer contributions, as well as life and disability insurance, provided at no cost.
  • Family benefits including parental, pediatric and family building support, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, and dependent care spending account (with employer match).
  • Access to discounts on travel, gym memberships, counseling services and wellness support.
  • Annual bonus (Incentive Compensation Program)
  • Generous leave / time off policies.
  • For more information, visit Benefits.


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All positions require pre-employment background verification, medical review and pre-employment drug screen. You can find more information by reviewing the Hiring Process. Federal authority requires BNSF employees, whose work requires unescorted access to secure areas of port facilities, to obtain a TWIC. More information is available at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic

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About BNSF Railway Company

BNSF Railway Company is one of the largest freight railroad networks in North America, with 32,500 miles of rail across the western two-thirds of the United States. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. BNSF Railway Company is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and operates as a standalone entity. The company provides transportation services for a wide range of commodities, including consumer goods, coal, industrial products, and agricultural products. BNSF Railway Company has a strong commitment to safety and environmental sustainability, and has invested heavily in technology and infrastructure to improve efficiency and reduce emissions.
Learn more about BNSF Railway Company
Size
42,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1994

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