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Job Location: El Paso
Other Potential Locations: El Paso, TX 
Anticipated Start Date:07/08/2024
Number of Positions: 1 
Salary Range:Entry rate of pay is approximately $32.96/hr; 39.24/hr full rate

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:

• be treated with dignity and respect.
• have equal access to tools, resources, training and development opportunities.
• have equal opportunity to achieve their full potential.

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 responsible for inspecting, rebuilding and repairing freight cars.

INSPECTING 

• Inspect railcar frames and bodies for holes, cracks, and other defects 

• Inspect safety appliances including hand holds, sill steps, grab iron, brake platforms, running boards 

• Inspect wheels to ensure that rim treads, plates, hub axles, and bearings are in good repair 

• Inspect air brake system to make sure equipment is in compliance with current regulations 

REBUILDING AND REPAIR 

• Maintain, replace and repair air brake pipes, valves, gaskets, air hoses and other equipment 

• Operate electrical and gas welding equipment to join a variety of metals and alloys 

• Operate acetylene torches for cutting and/or shaping metal parts such as aluminum, cast iron, steel, and bronze 

EQUIPMENT OPERATION 

• Operate specialized off-highway motor vehicles including forklift trucks, mobile cranes, track mobiles 

CARMAN/ROAD TRUCK/EMERGENCY RESPONSE 

• Perform car repair on road truck in and away from origin point 

• CDL license DOT certification required ($0.25 differential applies for carmen assigned to Road Truck positions) 

• Perform work as assigned by Foreman 

• Respond to service interruptions and other transportation outages 

• Welding certification requirements will need to be obtained for the position 

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 or around heavy/moving machinery 

SHIFTS/HOURS 

• Full-time (40 hrs/wk) 

• Subject to seniority and governed by union agreement 

• Assigned shift may be one of three 8-hour shifts 

• Mechanical shops operate 24 hours/day, 7 days/week 

TRAVEL 

• Minimal 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS 

• 21 years of age or older

• Ability to report for duty at the designated work location 

• Able to work safely in the above working conditions 

• Able to work the above shift/hours

• Ability to read, write and communicate (speak, hear and understand) English 

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs without assistance 

• Have a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or ability to obtain one within 60 days of employment 

• Ability to visually distinguish colors - red, blue, green, yellow, lunar (clear light)

• Ability to discriminate and differentiate between verbal and non-verbal sounds (signals, alarms, etc.) in the work environment 

• Ability to use hands and use hand tools to perform activities involving holding, grasping, turning and pulling 

• Ability to climb ladders and get on/off equipment 

• Ability to occasionally work from various heights including making repairs on top of railcars 

• Ability to bend, walk, stand and sit occasionally with breaks 

• Follow safety policies and procedures; wear the required personal protective equipment 

TRAINING 

• Company-paid on-the-job training 

RELOCATION 

• Assistance not available 

UNION 

• Brotherhood of Railway Carmen

• Dues required per union agreement 

PROBATIONARY PERIOD 

• New Hire: 60 calendar days 

• Apprentice: 122 working days 

BENEFITS:

• Criminal history 
• Last 7 years of driving history
• Last 5 years of employment history to include military service
• Social Security number
• Education

• Medical evaluation
• Drug Screen
• Other elements as needed

Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC): Federal authority requires BNSF employees, whose work requires unescorted access to secure areas of port facilities, to obtain a TWIC. A TWIC is a condition of employment for such positions and requires candidates to those positions to submit to a TSA security assessment (to include, but not limited to, providing: biographic information; identity documents; fingerprints; digital photograph). More information is available athttps://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic.

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