
Website BNSF Railway
Job Description:
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.
Job Responsibilities:
- Ensure proper truck and equipment maintenance
- Operate welding truck safely and efficiently
- Cut brush, trees and vegetation
- Repair and rebuild railroad track using power and non-power hand tools
- Operate proper electric, pneumatic, or hydraulic hand tools such as drills, impact wrenches, jacks, power saws, and grinders
- Operate non-powered hand tools such as shovels, picks, axes, cutters, sledgehammers
- Submit required paperwork for truck repairs or welding equipment
- Clear right-of-way of litter and cargo spillage
- Order material: welding supplies, grinding stones, reports, safety equipment
- Perform maintenance by pulling spikes from ties, drilling holes through rails for bolt insertion, and fitting bolts
Job Requirements:
- Ability to discriminate and differentiate between verbal and non-verbal sounds (signals, alarms, etc.) in the work environment
- Able to visually distinguish colors – red, blue, green, yellow, and lunar (clear) light
- At least 18 years of age, or will be by the anticipated start date listed above
- Able to use hands to perform activities involving holding, grasping, turning and pulling
- Able to work safely in the above working conditions
- Able to lift and carry up to 60 lbs occasionally
- Able to work the above shift/hours
- Possess a valid state-issued driver’s license
- Follow safety policies and procedures along with rules compliance; wear required personal protective equipment, including respirators
- Ability to report for duty at the designated work location
- Able to meet the above travel requirements
- Able to read, write and communicate (speak, hear and understand)English
Job Details:
Company: BNSF Railway
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Job Location: Minot, ND, US
Application Deadline: N/A
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