BNSF Careers – Track Maintenance

Job Description:

At BNSF, Safety is a core value of how we do business. Each and every day, 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.

This position is responsible for track maintenance (constructing, inspecting, repairing track and other railroad property/facilities); equipment operation and maintenance; crew and equipment transportation to/from jobsite; travel/work in assigned geographic area.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work on and around heavy/moving machinery
• Remove/replace ballast
• Extreme all-weather conditions
• Walk and perform work on uneven surfaces
• Safety-sensitive work environment
• Order material: welding supplies, grinding stones, reports, safety equipment
• Perform maintenance by pulling spikes from ties, drilling holes through rails for bolt insertion, and fitting bolts
• Remove/install ties
• 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
• Lift/carry track material
• Lift/carry track material with assistance
• Repair and rebuild railroad track using power and non-power hand tools
• Operate welding truck safely and efficiently
• Clear right-of-way of litter and cargo spillage
• Cut brush, trees and vegetation
• Lift, roll, and adjust rails
• Loud noise and fumes
• Maintain records and time sheets.
• Manually compress ballast

Qualification & Experience:

• Follow safety policies and procedures along with rules compliance; wear required personal protective equipment, including respirators
• Able to meet the above travel requirements
• At least 18 years of age, or will be by the anticipated start date listed above
• Able to use hands to perform activities involving holding, grasping, turning and pulling
• Able to read, write and communicate (speak, hear and understand) English
• Able to work the above shift/hours
• Possess a valid state-issued driver’s license
• Able to work safely in the above working conditions
• Bend, walk, stand and sit for extended time; use hand tools
• Ability to report for duty at the designated work location
• Occasionally climb on/off equipment
• Able to lift and carry up to 60 lbs occasionally
• Ability to discriminate and differentiate between verbal and non-verbal sounds (signals, alarms, etc.) in the work environment
• Able to visually distinguish colors – red, blue, green, yellow, and lunar (clear) light

Job Details:

Company: BNSF Railway

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Aberdeen, SD, USA

Application Deadline: N/A

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