Track Maintenance - Laborer- New Rockford, ND at New Rockford

Job Description

Apply early as this job may be removed or filled prior to the closing date, which is approximately seven (7) days after the posting date.

Job Location:New Rockford
Other Potential Locations:
Anticipated Start Date:2014-03-03
Number of Positions:3.0
Salary Range:Approximately $21.58 - $23.98 Per Hour

All communication with applicants will be done via email. Please check your email on a daily basis.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: 1) Maintenance of track infrastructure including: construction, inspection and repair of track and other railroad property/facilities; 2) equipment operation and maintenance; and 3) travel and work within assigned geographic area.

SAFETY: Comply with company and federal safety rules, policies and procedures such as: wear required safety equipment; respond to and act on safety concerns.

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. Maintenance performed by pulling spikes from ties, drilling holes through rails for bolt insertion, and fitting bolts.

MAINTAIN TRACKBED: Cut rail, manually compress ballast, remove/install ties, lift, roll, and adjust rails, and 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, grinders.

The duties and responsibilities in this posting are representative categories to be used in deciding whether to apply for the position. These general categories do not necessarily constitute an exhaustive list of duties of the position.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

18 years of age or older
HS diploma or GED
Available to work in geographic area indicated
Able to read, write and communicate (speak, hear and understand) English
Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Available to work full-time (40 hrs/wk) subject to overtime, on-call (24/7), alternate shifts, nights, weekends, holidays
Available to travel to and remain on job sites in designated seniority regionand remain on sitefor extended periods, sometimes days or weeks at atime
Able to lift and carry up to 60 lbs frequently
Possess a valid state-issued drivers license
Able to visually distinguish colors - red, blue, green, yellow; hear, and with training, distinguish auditory signals
Able to use hands to perform activities involving holding, grasping, turning and pulling
Able to work on uneven surfaces; frequently climb on/off equipment
Able to work in conditions with loud noise and fumes; work on/around heavy/moving machinery; bend, walk, stand and sit for extended time; and use hand tools
Follow safety policies and procedures; wear required personal protective equipment

Training: Company-paid on-the-job training.

Relocation: Assistance not available.

Work Conditions: Extreme all-weather conditions; uneven surfaces; safety sensitive work environment.

Seniority District Transfers: Per union agreement, seniority-based, Director approval required.

Probationary Period: 60 days.

Travel: Frequent and extensive over a large geographic region.

Shifts/Hours: Full-time, subject to on-call, overtime, nights, alternate shifts, weekends, holidays.

Union: Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees.

Dues: Per union agreement; membership and dues required.

BENEFITS: BNSF Employees receive a competitive benefit package. All positions require pre-employment background verification, medical review and pre-employment drug screen. BNSF is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. 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 atwww.tsa.gov/twic.

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Country: USA, State: North Dakota, City: New Rockford, Company: BNSF Railway.