BNSF Railway Jobs – Mechanical Shop Laborer

Job Description:

At BNSF, Safety is a core value of how we do business. Each and every day, our employees are committed to approaching 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 keeping work areas clean and orderly and operating industrial maintenance equipment within a shop environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Safety sensitive work environment
• Walk and perform work on uneven surfaces
• May be required to handle hazardous materials
• Mechanical shops operate 24 hours/day, 7 days/week
• Loud noise and fumes
• Clean and organize shop work areas (sweep and clean work surfaces, store parts, empty and discard garbage)
• Work on or around heavy/moving machinery
• Operate power-driven equipment such as a vacuum cleaner, electric broom or steam cleaning gun.
• Sand, fuel, and clean locomotives
• Subject to seniority and governed by union agreement
• Assigned shift may be one of three 8-hour shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime
• Extreme all-weather conditions

Job Requirements:

• Ability to climb ladders, get on/off equipment
• Ability to occasionally work from various heights
• Ability to discriminate and differentiate between verbal and non-verbal sounds (signals, alarms, etc.) in the work environment
• Ability to read, write and communicate (speak, hear and communicate) English
• Possess valid state-issued driver’s license
• Able to work the above shift/hours
• Able to work safely in the above working conditions
• Ability to use hands and use hand tools to perform activities involving holding, grasping, turning and pulling
• Ability to report for duty at the designated work location
• Ability to bend, walk, stand and sit occasionally with breaks
• Ability to lift and carry up to 60 lbs without assistance
• Ability to visually distinguish colors – red, blue, green, yellow
• 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

Job Details:

Company: BNSF Railway

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Chicago, IL, USA

Application Deadline: N/A

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