Job Location: Butte
Other Potential Locations:  Butte, MT 
Anticipated Start Date:  05/22/2023
Number of Positions: 2 
Salary Range:   Approximately $174.96 per day

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.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Obtains, receives, relays, and acts upon oral or written instructions from the dispatcher, switch foreman, yard master, or other personnel, in person or by other communication devices like radio, beeper, telephone
• Operate various designs of track switches and derails in order to change the route of the engine or cars within yards or on the road
• Check switch points to make sure switch is properly aligned
• Observe and monitor track conditions (e.g. broken rails, defective switches, weather-related problems, etc.)
• Inspect train cars or other equipment before leaving the yard or when required, and apply and release hand brakes
• Observe the condition of passing train and report results to appropriate personnel
• Get on and off equipment while train is performing industrial station or yard switching, to set or release hand brakes or other duties
• Ride moving cars by hanging on grab irons or ladders, sometimes for extended periods of time
• Prepare required reports such as time slips, delay reports, accident reports, etc.
• Observe, interpret and relay hand, lantern, and other signals affecting the movement of the train, and judge and control the speed and clearance distance of cars.
• Removes and replaces track components (e.g. rails, ties, bars, etc.) using various power and non-power hand tools
• Lift and carry track material, cut brush, trees, and vegetation, and clear the right-of-way of litter and other cargo spillage, dig trenches either by hand or using a backhoe or trencher; climb and paint signal poles
• Repair and general maintenance of signal systems
• Responsible for inspecting and properly repairing the following systems on locomotives: running gear, including wheels, springs, hangers, brake rigging traction motors
• Must be able to test and repair brake systems, safety appliances, couplers and draft systems, air compressors and safety valves, lube oil pumps filter systems, fuel systems, radiators, and shutters.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license
• Other qualifications include mechanical and electrical aptitudes, climb poles and / or work out of basket on boom truck
• Able to read, write and communicate English
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including heat, rain, snow, and wind
• Available to work “on call” 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including nights, weekends and holidays
• Able to arrive at the assigned work location within 90 minutes of notification to report to work
• Able to travel to job site around the seniority region
• Able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds frequently, up to 60 pounds occasionally, and up to 90 pounds infrequently
• Able to distinguish among red, blue, green and yellow colors, and am able to see at night
• Able to hear and, with training distinguish auditory signals
• Able to identify, interpret, and use hand signals
• Able to use hands to perform activities involving holding, grasping, turning, and pulling
• Able to work at various heights above the ground
• Able to perform work on uneven surfaces
• Follow safety policies and procedures and wear the required personal protective equipment required for the job in a safe manner

Preferred Qualifications:

• Class "A" Commercial Drivers License (CDL) is strongly preferred
• Previous construction work experience and familiarity with operating heavy equipment.

The summary of job responsibilities and requirements listed above includes only key responsibilities and essential requirements. Other responsibilities and requirements may exist.

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.

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
• Education

MEDICAL REVIEW ELEMENTS:

• Medical evaluation
• Drug Screen
• Other elements as needed

DRUG 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. Looking for more jobs near me. Find your favorite job now by visiting our jobs page.