Thursday , March 28 2024

BNSF Careers – Track Maintenance

Website BNSF Railway

Job Description:

All communication with applicants will be done via email. Please check your email on a daily basis. Maintenance of track infrastructure including: construction, inspection and repair of track and other railroad property/facilities; 2) equipment operation and maintenance; and 3) travel and work within assigned geographic area.

Job Responsibilities:

SAFETY: Comply with company and federal safety rules, policies and procedures such as: wear required safety equipment; respond to and act on safety concerns.

TRACK 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. Maintenance performed by pulling spikes from ties, drilling holes through rails for bolt insertion, and fitting bolts.

MAINTAIN TRACKBED: Cut rail, manually compress ballast, remove/install ties, lift, roll, and adjust rails, and lift/carry track material with assistance.

OPERATE EQUIPMENT: 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, grinders.

The duties and responsibilities in this posting are representative categories to be used in deciding whether to apply for the position. These general categories do not necessarily constitute an exhaustive list of duties of the position.

Job Requirements:

  •  Able to lift and carry up to 60 lbs frequently
  • Possess a valid state-issued driver’s license
  • Able to visually distinguish colors – red, blue, green, yellow; hear, and with training, distinguish auditory signals
  • Able to use hands to perform activities involving holding, grasping, turning and pulling
  • Able to work on uneven surfaces; frequently climb on/off equipment
  • Able to work in conditions with loud noise and fumes; work on/around heavy/moving machinery; bend, walk, stand and sit for extended time; and use hand tools
  • Follow safety policies and procedures; wear required personal protective equipment
  • At least 18 years of age or will be by the anticipated start date listed above
  • Available to work in geographic area indicated
  • Able to read, write and communicate (speak, hear and understand) English
  • Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
  • Available to work full-time (40 hrs/wk) subject to overtime, on-call (24/7), alternate shifts, nights, weekends, holidays
  • 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

Job Details:

Company: BNSF Railway

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Dubuque, Iowa, United States

Application Deadline: N/A

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