Track Maintenance (Laborer, Truck Driver, Welder) - Bemidji, MN District 300

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

 

Job Location: Bemidji
Other Potential Locations: Bemidji, MN 
Anticipated Start Date: 04/01/2024
Number of Positions: 2 
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 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 track maintenance (constructing, inspecting, repairing track and 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 track using power and non-power hand tools 

• Lift/carry track material 

• Cut brush, trees and vegetation 

• Clear right-of-way of litter and cargo spillage  

• Perform maintenance by 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+ lb trucks 

• 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 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 and around heavy/moving machinery 

 

SHIFTS/HOURS 

• Full-time (40hrs/wk) 

• Subject to on-call, overtime, nights, alternating shifts, weekends, and holidays