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North Dakota Railroad Jobs

Despite its location, the Peace Garden State is home to more railroads than you may realize. If you are interested in North Dakota railroad jobs, Class Is BNSF Railway and Canadian Pacific both operate there along with three Class IIs (Dakota, Missouri Valley, & Western; Northern Plains Railroad; and the Red River Valley & Western) and a handful of Class III, shortlines. While the large railroads make up better than two-thirds of the state's total trackage today, North Dakota still has more than 3,500 miles in operation. Given its location the state's originating rail freight is nearly 70% agricultural although it does produce other traffic such as coal and petroleum. To learn more about the railroads that operate in North Dakota and what kind of freight both terminates and originates there please click here.

Railroading is one of those careers that either becomes a part of you or does not, and for good reason. Railroaders often say that the job is a lifestyle due to the long hours it requires, as one is constantly away from home. Of course, the railroads on which this occurs, Class Is, offer excellent compensation in return. However, it ultimately boils down to a decision. For you, are the long hours and good pay worth the time away from home and family? For some folks it is while others decide it is not. In the end, again, it's something you will have to decided for yourself.

Lastly, for more information regarding North Dakota railroad jobs, please visit the links below or the railroad's individual contact information concerning possible openings. On a related not, I cannot guarantee that the information listed here is completely up-to-date and accurate although it is to the best of my knowledge. Finally, if you are a college student or plan to attend with an interest in the field of business (such as management, accounting, or economics) consider checking out the summer programs some Class Is have available, which include graduate and internship studies (some also offer scholarships).

Also, to search for North Dakota railroad jobs directly please use the below search box from Indeed.com.

Class I Railroads

Amtrak

BNSF Railway

Canadian Pacific Railway

Shortline, Class III Railroads

Dakota, Missouri Valley & Western Railroad: The DMV&W began operation in 1990 and today operates about 89 miles of its own trackage and leases another 435 from Canadian Pacific. Overall, it stretches from north of Bismark all of the way south to Aberdeen, South Dakota. The company also operates an unconnected section of line in northwestern North Dakota. To contact the railroad about job openings please click here to visit their website.

Dakota Northern Railroad: This shortline carrier began operation only in the mid-2000s and operates more than 70 miles of trackage in northeastern North Dakota (leased from BNSF Railway) although it is headquartered in Crookston, Minnesota. To contact the railroad; 28997 255th Avenue Southwest, Crookston, Minnesota 56716. Phone 218-281-4704.

Mohall Central Railroad: Owned by the Northern Plains Railroad (another shortline), this railroad operates former BNSF trackage in northern North Dakota and Minnesota. For contact information regarding employment please visit the Northern Plains' website listed below.

Northern Plains Railroad: This large shortline, which debuted in 1997, operates nearly 400 miles of track in northern North Dakota and northeastern Minnesota. It also operates an unconnected line serving the region around Langsford. To contact the railroad concerning employment opportunities please click here.

Red River Valley & Western Railroad: The RRV&W began operations in the late 1980s after it purchased former Burlington Northern trackage in Minnesota and North Dakota. Today, the railroad operates more than 500 miles of track. For employment inquiries please click here to visit their website.

Yellowstone Valley Railroad: This shortline is owned by the Watco Companies and operates more than 170 miles leased from BNSF Railway. The line is mostly located in northeastern Montana stretching from Glendive, north to Scobey, Montana. However, it briefly enters North Dakota at Dore. To contact the railroad regarding job openings please click here.

For more information about shortline railroads that serve North Dakota please click here to visit the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association's website.

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