Electrician Diesel Engines - Corwith

Apply early as this job may be filled at any time.

 

Job Location: Chicago
Other Potential Locations: Chicago, IL; Corwith, IL 
Anticipated Start Date: 06/02/2025
Number of Positions: 1 
Salary Range: Entry rate is approx. $31.70/hr with annual pay of $65,936 - $78,499 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 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. 

 

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES 

This position is responsible for testing, inspecting and properly repairing electrical components of locomotive systems, equipment and machinery. 

 

LOCOMOTIVE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE 

• Test, maintain, and repair locomotive alternators, generators and motors, including AC and DC power control systems, main and auxiliary electrical cabinets, lighting, batteries, and wiring/conduit  

 

EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 

• Inspect, adjust, troubleshoot and repair electrical components of various shop machinery and equipment, such as drop tables, may include some welding, mechanical, and electro-magnetic equipment, perform preventative maintenance on a variety of equipment, and machinery to ensure proper function. 

 

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 and governed by union agreement 

• Assigned shift may be one of three 8-hour shifts 

• Mechanical shops operate 24 hours/day, 7 days/week