Website BNSF Railway
Job Description:
This position is responsible for maintenance of track infrastructure, including construction, inspection and repair of track and other railroad property/facilities; equipment operation and maintenance; and travel and work within assigned geographic area.
Job Responsibilities:
- MAINTENANCE REPAIR AND INSTALLATION
- Repair and rebuild railroad track using power and non-power hand tools
- Lift/carry track material
- Cut brush, trees and vegetation
- Clear right-of-way of litter and cargo spillage
- Perform maintenance by pulling spikes from ties, drilling holes through rails for bolt insertion, and fitting bolts
- Cut rail
- Manually compress ballast
- Remove/install ties
- Lift, roll, and adjust rails
- Lift/carry track material with assistance
- Remove/replace ballast
- Operate non-powered hand tools such as shovels, picks, axes, cutters, sledgehammers
- Operate proper electric, pneumatic, or hydraulic hand tools such as drills, impact wrenches, jacks, power saws, and grinders
Job Requirements:
- At least 18 years of age, or will be by the anticipated start date listed above
- Possess a valid state-issued driver’s license
- 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
- Able to meet the above travel requirements
- Able to read, write and communicate (speak, hear and understand) English
- Available to travel to and remain on job sites in designated seniority region and remain on site for extended periods, sometimes days or weeks at a time
- Able to lift and carry up to 60 lbs occasionally
- 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
- Able to use hands to perform activities involving holding, grasping, turning and pulling
- Occasionally climb on/off equipment
- Bend, walk, stand and sit for extended time; use hand tools
- Follow safety policies and procedures along with rules compliance; wear required personal protective equipment
Job Details:
Company: BNSF Railway
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Job Location: Chariton, Iowa, United States
Application Deadline: N/A
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