BNSF Railway
The Signal Apprentice position at BNSF is an apprenticeship program designed to train individuals for roles as Signalmen, Signal Maintainers, or Shop Signalman within the railroad's engineering department. The role involves performing construction, maintenance, and repair of wayside signal devices while working in diverse and often extreme weather conditions with heavy machinery. Successful candidates progress through an on-the-job and classroom training curriculum, passing progressive exams to demonstrate field proficiency and earn increased pay.
BNSF Railway is a major North American freight railroad and logistics company. Owned by Berkshire Hathaway, it operates one of the largest freight rail networks in the region, spanning across the western two-thirds of the United States. It moves a wide range of goods—intermodal containers, automotive products, agricultural commodities, energy cargo, and other industrial freight—connecting shippers with markets nationwide. BNSF emphasizes safety, reliability, and efficiency, leveraging technology to optimize transit times and capacity across its extensive network.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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