Job description
Apply early as this job may be filled at any time.
Job Location: Chicago
Other Potential Locations: Chicago, IL
Anticipated Start Date: 06/26/2023
Number of Positions: 2
Salary Range: Pay rate from $31.67-$37.67/hr with annual pay of $65,811 - $78,353 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, rebuilding and repairing freight cars.
INSPECTING
Inspect railcar frames and bodies for holes, cracks, and other defects
Inspect safety appliances including hand holds, sill steps, grab iron, brake platforms, running boards
Inspect wheels to ensure that rim treads, plates, hub axles, and bearings are in good repair
REBUILDING AND REPAIR
Maintain, replace and repair air brake pipes, valves, gaskets, air hoses and other air related equipment
Operate electrical and gas welding equipment to join a variety of metals and alloys
Operate acetylene/MAPP torches for cutting and/or shaping metal parts
EQUIPMENT OPERATION
Operate specialized off-highway motor vehicles including forklift trucks, mobile cranes, track mobiles and UTV’s
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 perform work on uneven surfaces
Safety sensitive work environment
Loud noise and fumes
Work on or around heavy/moving machinery
SHIFTS/HOURS
Full-time (40 hrs/wk)
Subject to seniority district and governed by union agreement
Assigned shift may be one of three 8-hour shifts
Mechanical shops operate 24 hours/day, 7 days/week
TRAVEL
Minimal
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
At least18 years of age, or will be by the 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 without assistance
Possess valid driver’s license
Ability to visually distinguish colors - red, blue, green, yellow, lunar (clear light)
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 from various heights including making repairs on top of railcars
Ability to bend, walk, stand and sit occasionally with breaks
Follow safety policies and procedures; wear the required personal protective equipment
TRAINING
Company-paid on-the-job training
Welding certification requirements will need to be obtained for the position
RELOCATION
Assistance not available
UNION
Brotherhood of Railway Carmen
Dues required per union agreement
PROBATIONARY PERIOD
New Hire: 60 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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