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Job Location : Alliance
Other Potential Locations : Alliance, NE
Anticipated Start Date : 03 / 11 / 2024
Number of Positions : 1
Salary Range : Pay rate approx. $8,350.42 / mo; monthly differential of $106.15 for approx. annual salary $101,47.84
All communication with applicants will be done via email. Please check your email on a daily basis.
Who we are and what we do
Do you want to be a part of something that really matters? Team BNSF includes professionals focused on safety and service that play a vital role in delivering the nation's freight.
Together, we help move goods and materials that sustain life and support local, national and global economies. Our rail network is one of the largest freight railroads, spanning 28 western states and serving three Canadian provinces.
What we believe
At BNSF, our Vision and Values drive who we are, not only in our words, but also our actions. BNSF is committed to our foundational values of equality and inclusion.
As members of the BNSF community, our employees are entitled to :
We model the way through our leadership, our BNSF Diversity Councils, our eclectic Business Resource Groups, our deep involvement and investment in the communities we serve and through training programs.
Our actions create an inclusive, open and collaborative workplace that encourages diverse perspectives in all interactions.
SAFETY
At BNSF, 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.
DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
This position is accountable for maintenance and repair of railroad track equipment assigned to the Engineering Department.
Responsible for the disassembly, repair, modification, overhaul, remanufacture and troubleshooting of the railroad’s roadway maintenance equipment machinery and their various operating and control systems.
This includes the following :
Hydraulic systems and their associated components, pumps, valves, motors, filters and hoses, etc.
Pneumatic air systems including compressors, control valves, air braking systems and dryers, etc.
Driveline components, axles, bearings, ring and pinions, springs, roller chains and sprockets, etc.
Final and planetary drive systems, gear reduction assemblies, and all other structural and working components
OPERATE EQUIPMENT
Operate large manual hand tools and electric, pneumatic, or hydraulic hand tools such as drills and impact wrenches
Occasionally operate backhoes, trenchers, and other heavy equipment
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.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Extreme all-weather conditions
Walk and perform work on Uneven surfaces
Safety sensitive work environment
Loud noise and fumes
Work on and around heavy / moving machinery
SHIFTS / HOURS
Full-time (40 hrs / wk)
Subject to alternating shifts or starting times, nights, on-call, weekends, overtime, holidays
TRAVEL
Travel to and remain on job sites in designated seniority region for extended periods, sometimes weeks at a time
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
21 years of age or older
Able to work safely in the above working conditions
Able to work the above shift / hours
Able to meet the above travel requirements
Able to read, write and communicate (speak, hear and understand) English
Able to lift and carry up to 60 lbs occasionally
Possess a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with HAZMAT and air brake endorsements or able to obtain one within first 60 days of employment
Able to visually distinguish colors - red, blue, green, yellow and lunar (clear light)
Ability to discriminate and differentiate between verbal and non-verbal sounds (signals, alarms, etc.) in the work environment
Four years minimum of verifiable mechanical work experience or training
One-year minimum of verifiable training and / or experience working with gasoline and diesel engines on large, industrial equipment
Three months minimum of verifiable training and / or experience with electrical and / or gas welding
One-year minimum of verifiable training and / or experience with electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic diagrams and schematics
Able to use hands and hand tools to perform activities involving holding, grasping, turning and pulling
Occasionally climb ladders, get on / off equipment and work from various heights including making repairs on top of heavy equipment and trucks
Able to bend, lift, walk, stand, and sit for extended time
TRAINING
Company-paid on-the-job training, including preparation, equipment and expenses to obtain CDL as needed
RELOCATION
Assistance not available
UNION
International Association of Machinists
Dues required per union agreement
SENIORITY DISTRICT TRANSFERS
Per union agreement
Seniority-based
Requires Director approval
PROBATIONARY PERIOD
60 days
BENEFITS :
BNSF Employees receive a competitive benefit package. All positions require pre-employment background verification, medical review and pre-employment drug screen.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION ELEMENTS :
MEDICAL REVIEW ELEMENTS :
Benefits
For your growing family Pregnancy support programs, adoption and surrogacy assistance. For your nest egg Competitive 401 (k) and spending accounts, RRB retirement annuity, opportunities to purchase Berkshire Hathaway stock.
For your health Health coaching, gym membership discounts, telemedicine and other wellness resources. For your career Professional development and growth opportunities, tuition reimbursement for job-related degrees and recognition programs.
Just for fun Discounts on retail, travel, fitness, moving, mortgage lending and pet insurance.
Last updated : 2024-04-23
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www.bnsf.com
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Founded in 1849, BNSF Railway Company operates one of the largest North American rail networks, with about 32,000 route miles in 28 states and two Canadian provinces. BNSF is among the world's top transporters of intermodal traffic, moves more grain than any other American railroad, carries the components of many of the products people depend on daily, and hauls enough low-sulfur coal to generate about ten percent of the electricity produced in the United States. They are headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas.
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