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Job Location: Havre
Other Potential Locations: Havre, MT 
Anticipated Start Date: 10/14/2024
Number of Positions: 8 
Salary Range: Entry rate of pay is approximately $ 27.56 per hour,

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 keeping work areas clean and orderly as well as operating industrial maintenance equipment within a shop environment. This position requires a CDL and is bid based on seniority and business need 

 

EQUIPMENT OPERATION 

Operate forklift, mobile crane, trackmobile, shop tractor, and power hand tools 

 

FUEL TRUCK DRIVER 

Drive fuel tanker trucks on roadways and BNSF property to fuel locomotives where required 

 

EQUIPMENT AND SHOP MAINTENANCE 

Sand, fuel and clean locomotives 

Clean and organize shop work area (sweep and clean work surfaces, store parts, empty and discard garbage) 

Operate power-driven equipment such as a vacuum cleaner, electric broom, or steam cleaning gun 

 

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 

May be required to handle hazardous materials 

Loud noise and fumes 

Work on or around heavy/moving machinery 

 

SHIFTS/HOURS 

Full-time (40 hours/week) 

Subject to seniority and governed by union agreement 

Mechanical shops operate 24 hours/day, 7 days/week with three 8-hour shifts including weekends, holidays, and overtime 

 

TRAVEL 

Minimal 

 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS 

21 years of age or older 

Have a valid CDL, with test endorsements for combination vehicle, air brake, and HAZMAT or able to obtain one within 60 days of employment 

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 pounds with or without assistance 

Ability to visually distinguish among red, blue, green and yellow colors 

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 on/off equipment 

Ability to occasionally work from various heights 

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

Follow safety policies and procedures and wear the required personal protective equipment required for the job in a safe manner 

 

TRAINING 

Company-paid on-the-job training 

 

RELOCATION 

Assistance not available 

 

UNION 

National Conference of Firemen and Oilers 

Dues required per union agreement 

 

PROBATIONARY PERIOD 

100 working days 

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.

F: MO | Mechanical Transitioning Military  | Operations - Mechanical | Havre, MT | 59501 

 

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