Track Maintenance - Laborer-District 400 Newcastle, WY

Company: BNSF Railway
Location: Newcastle
Posted on: September 17, 2023

Job Description:

Apply early as this job may be filled at any time.Job Location:Newcastle
Other Potential Locations:Newcastle, WY
Anticipated Start Date:12/11/2023
Number of Positions:1
Salary Range:Entry rate is approx. $32.12/hr with avg annual pay of 70K-80K wiith 3 - 5 years seniority
All communication with applicants will be done via email. Please check your email on a daily basis.Who we are and what we doDo you want to be a part of something that really matters? Team BNSF includes professionals focused on safety andservice 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 believeAt 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 serveand through training programs. Our actions create an inclusive, open and collaborative workplace that encourages diverse perspectives in all interactions.
  SAFETYAt BNSF, Safety is a core value of how we do business.Each and everyday, 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/RESPONSIBILITIESThis position is responsible for maintenance oftrack infrastructure,includingconstruction, inspection and repair of track and other railroad property/facilities;equipment operation and maintenance;andtravel and work within assigned geographic area.TRACK MAINTENANCE REPAIR AND INSTALLATION
  • Repair and rebuild railroad trackusingpower and non-power hand tools
    • Lift/carry track material
    • Cut brush, trees and vegetation
    • Clear right-of-way of litter and cargo spillage
    • Perform maintenanceby pulling spikes from ties, drilling holes through rails for bolt insertion, and fitting boltsMAINTAIN TRACKBED
      • Cut rail
      • Manually compress ballast
      • Remove/install ties
      • Lift, roll, and adjust rails
        • Lift/carry track material with assistanceOPERATE 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, and grindersThe duties and responsibilities in this posting are representative categories to be used in deciding whether to apply for this position.This is notan 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 machinerySHIFTS/HOURS
                • Full-time(40hrs/wk)
                • Subject to on-call, overtime, nights, alternate shifts, weekends, and holidaysTRAVEL
                  • Travel to and remain on job sites in designated seniority regionand remain on sitefor extended periods, sometimes days or weeks at atimeBASIC QUALIFICATIONS
                    • 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 toworkthe 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 regionand remain on sitefor extended periods, sometimes days or weeks at atime
                        • Able to lift and carry up to 60lbsoccasionally
                        • 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
                          • Occasionallyclimb on/off equipment
                          • Bend, walk, standand sit for extended time;use hand tools
                          • Follow safety policies and proceduresalong with rules compliance; wear required personal protective equipmentTRAINING
                            • Company-paid on-the-job trainingRELOCATION
                              • Assistance not availableUNION
                                • Brotherhoodof Maintenance of Way Employees
                                • Dues required per union agreementSENIORITY DISTRICT TRANSFERS
                                  • Per union agreement
                                  • Seniority-based
                                  • Director approval requiredPROBATIONARY 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:
                                      • Criminal history
                                      • Last 7 years of driving history
                                      • Last 5 years of employment history to include military service
                                      • Social Security number
                                      • EducationMEDICAL REVIEW ELEMENTS:
                                        • Medical evaluation
                                        • Drug Screen
                                        • Other elements as neededDRUG TEST ELEMENTS:BNSF is committed to a safe and drug free work place and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. All new hires are required to undergo a hair drug test which detects the presence of illegal drugs for months prior to testing. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping BNSF safe and drug free.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 at.BNSF Railway is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.F:MO-EngineeringTransitioning Military-Operations - Engineering-Newcastle,WY-82701Zip/Postal Code:[

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