Job description
Apply early as this job may be filled at any time.
Job Location: Cicero
Other Potential Locations: Cicero, IL
Anticipated Start Date: 05/15/2023
Number of Positions: 3
Salary Range: Pay rate $31.74 - $37.79/hr with annual pay of $66,019 - $78,603 with 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 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.
SAFETY:
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.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
This position is responsible for inspecting, repairing and maintaining engine and mechanical components of diesel locomotives. Additional responsibilities include the following:
LOCOMOTIVE ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Repair running gears (wheels, springs, hangers, and brake rigging traction motors)
Test and repair brake systems, safety appliances, couplers, draft systems, air compressors, safety valves, lube oil pumps filter systems, fuel systems, radiators and shutters
Install, disassemble, assemble, repair or replace locomotive diesel engine components
Perform scheduled and preventative maintenance on tools and equipment
INSPECTING
Inspect locomotive components
Diagnose malfunctions in diesel engines, air equipment and trucks
The duties and responsibilities in this posting are representative categories to be used in deciding whether to apply for this position. This is not an exhaustive list of the position’s duties.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Extreme all-weather conditions
Walk and perorm work on uneven surfaces
Safety sensitive work environment
May be required to handle hazardous materials
Loud noise and fumes
Work on or around heavy/moving machinery
SHIFTS/HOURS
Full-time (40 hrs/wk)
Subject seniority and governed by union agreement
Assigned shift may be one of three 8-hour shifts
Mechanical shops operate 24 hours/day, 7 days/week
Available to work any shift required
TRAVEL
Minimal
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
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 to work the above shift/hours
Ability to read, write and communicate (speak, hear and understand) English
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
Possess valid state-issued driver’s license
Ability to visually distinguish colors - red, blue, green, yellow
Ability to discriminate and differentiate between verbal and non-verbal sounds (signals, alarms, etc.) in the work environment
Ability to use hands and use hand tools to perform activities involving holding, grasping, turning and pulling
Ability to climb ladders and get on/off equipment
Ability to occasionally work at various heights above the ground, including working on top of a locomotive
Ability to bend, walk, stand and sit occasionally with breaks
Follow safety policies and procedures; wear required personal protective equipment
TRAINING
Company paid on-the-job
RELOCATION
Assistance not available
UNION
International Association of Machinist and Aerospace Workers
Dues required per union agreement
PROBATIONARY PERIOD
Journeyman: 60 calendar days
Apprentice: 122 working days
BENEFITS:
- Criminal history
- Last 7 years of driving history
- Last 5 years of employment history to include military service
- Social Security number
- Education
- Medical evaluation
- Drug Screen
- Other elements as needed
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 https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic.
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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