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Job Title:Track Maintenance (Laborer, Truck Driver, Welder) - Minneapolis/St.Paul, MN Dist
Work Type:Work Days: Work Vary: Yes , Shift: Other, Hours Per Week: 40, Work Type: Regular
 
Salary Offered:Unspecified
Benefits:Unspecified.
 
Physical Required:Unspecified
Drug Testing Required:Unspecified
Education Required:High School Diploma/GED
Experience Required:Unspecified
 
Required Skills:
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Job Description:
Apply early as this job may be filled at any time.
Job Location:Minneapolis
Other Potential Locations:Minneapolis, MN
Anticipated Start Date:04/22/2024
Number of Positions:12
Salary Range:Entry rate is approx. $30.06-$33.50; $33.40-$37.22/hr (after 24 months)
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 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 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 serveand through training programs. Our actions create an inclusive, open and collaborative workplace that encourages diverse perspectives in all interactions.
SAFETY
At 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/RESPONSIBILITIES
This position is responsible for track maintenance (constructing, inspecting, repairing trackand other railroad property/facilities); equipment operation and maintenance; crew and equipment transportation to/from jobsite; travel/work in 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 bolts

Cut rail
MAINTAIN TRACKBED

Manually compress ballast

Remove/install ties

Lift, roll, and adjust rails

Lift/carry track material with assistance
OPERATE 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 grinders
TRUCK DRIVER AND MAINTENACE

Operate 26K+lbtrucks

Ensure proper truck and equipment maintenance

Submit required paperwork for truck repairs or welding equipment
WELDER

Weld, grind, and cut rail

Operate welding truck safely and efficiently

Order material: welding supplies, grinding stones, reports, safety equipment

Maintain records and time sheets.
The 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 onuneven surfaces

Safety-sensitive work environment

Loud noise and fumes

Work on and around heavy/moving machinery
SHIFTS/HOURS

Full-time(40hrs/wk)

Subject to on-call, overtime, nights, alternatingshifts, weekends, and holidays
TRAVEL

Travel to and remain on job sites in designated seniority regionand remain on sitefor extended periods,sometimes days or weeks at atime
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

At least 18 years of age, or will be by the anticipated start date listed above

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

Able to lift and carry up to 60lbsoccasionally

Possess a valid state-issued driver's license

Able to visually distinguish colors - red, blue, green, yellow, and lunar (clear) light

Abilityto 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 extendedtime;use hand tools

Follow safety policies and procedures along with rules compliance; wear required personal protective equipment, including respirators
TRAINING

Company-paid on-the-job training
RELOCATION

Assistance not available
UNION

Brotherhoodof Maintenance of Way Employees

Dues required per union agreement
SENIORITY DISTRICT TRANSFERS

Per union agreement

Seniority-based

Director approval required
PROBATIONARY 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
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.
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