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Job Location: Chicago
Other Potential Locations: Chicago, IL; Corwith, IL 
Anticipated Start Date: 01/06/2025
Number of Positions: 3 
Salary Range: Entry rate is approx. $240.64 per day with an average annual salary of $70,000 - $82,000.

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.

 

NOTE: This posting is for a \"Primary Recall\" location.  Employees hired at a “Primary-Recall” location have a five-year obligation (from date of hire) to return to their hiring location if called back to stabilize the location’s workforce.  

 

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 

Employees hired at a “Primary-Recall” location have a five-year obligation (from date of hire) to return to their hiring location if called back to stabilize the location’s workforce.  

 

This position is responsible for safely switching railcars and safe train movement. Additional responsibilities include the following: 

 

COMMUNICATION 

Obtain and receive information and act on oral or written instructions by various communication devices 

Monitor and report daily work 

Train Operator 

Climb on/off equipment, set/release hand brakes, couple/uncouple air hoses, remove/replace broken railcar knuckle, ride moving cars by holding onto grab irons or ladders 

Observe, interpret and relay hand, lantern, and other signals for train movement 

Judge and control speed and clearance distance of cars 

 

SWITCHING FUNCTIONS 

Operate track switches and derails to change train routing within yards or on road 

Check switch points for proper alignment 

 

TRAIN AND EQUIPMENT INSPECTIONS 

Switch, spot cars and determine train make-up 

Observe and monitor track conditions (e.g. broken rails, defective switches, weather-related problems) 

Inspect cars per federal regulations 

Observe and report on passing train conditions 

 

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 and moving machinery 

 

SHIFTS/HOURS 

Full-time (40 hrs/wk) 

Subject to on-call (24/7), nights, weekends, and holidays 

Work in geographic area as posted and report to assigned work location when notified 

Work may be seasonal for weather or business 

 

TRAVEL 

Frequent  

Travel to and remain on designated seniority region for days at a time 

 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS 

At least 18 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  

Able to meet the above travel requirements 

Ability to read, write and communicate (speak, hear and understand) English 

Ability to lift and carry up to 80 pounds 

Ability to learn to identify, interpret and use hand signals from near and far and visually judge the speed and distance of moving objects 

Ability to visually distinguish colors - red, blue, green, yellow and lunar (clear light) and am able to see at night 

Ability to visually distinguish and differentiate colors on computer display screens 

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 work at various heights above the ground including on locomotives, railcars and other equipment 

Ability to bend, lift, walk and stand occasionally with breaks 

Ability to sit frequently with breaks  

Follow safety policies and procedures; wear required personal protective equipment 

 

TRAINING 

Training for this position is company-paid on-the-job and classroom training for up to 17 weeks may include travel to BNSF's Training Center.

 

RELOCATION 

Relocation assistance is not available  

 

UNION 

SMART-TD or BLET 

Dues required per union agreement 

 

PROBATIONARY PERIOD 

60 days 

 

SENIORITY DISTRICT TRANSFERS 

Transfer eligibility varies by location 

May require up to 3 years’ employment and General Manager approval 

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 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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