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 -
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