Construction - Structural Maintenance Bridge and Building (Helper/Driver) - Minneapolis, MN

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 

• Repair wooden railroad bridges, trestles, and tunnel supports 

• Repair/replace structural steel members of bridges 

• Perform concrete and conventional carpentry work 

• Study blueprints, building plans, or sketches for information pertaining to fabrication for type of material required and dimension of structure/fixture 

• Lay out work, mark cutting and assembly lines 

• Assemble, cut, shape material and fasten together with nails, dowel pins, glue, and other appropriate fasteners 

• Build stairs, windows, doors 

• Lay out and install partitions and cabinet work 

• Fit and install fabricated windows, doorframes, weather stripping, interior/exterior trim, and hardware such as locks, letter drops, and kick plates 

• Apply various roofs/roofing materials, to include hot/cold application, shingles, corrugated sheets 

• Pour ready-mixed concrete and finished concrete surfaces per specification 

• Perform concrete work tasks in construction, maintenance, and repair of tunnels and culverts 

• Cut and weld steel members to make alterations; fasten steel members to hoist cable 

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 

• Primarily outdoors 

• Extreme all-weather conditions 

• Walk and perform work on uneven surfaces 

• Safety sensitive work environment 

• Work on/near roofs, bridges, and rails 

• Exposure to passing trains 

SHIFTS/HOURS 

• Full-time 

• Monday-Friday subject to on-call (24/7), nights, overtime, weekends, and holidays 

TRAVEL 

• Travel to and remain on job sites around designated seniority region, sometimes for extended periods of time  

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS 

• 21 years old or older

• Must have valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), or be able to obtain one within the first 60 days of employment 

• Able to work safely in the above working conditions 

• Able to work the above shift/hours  

• Able to meet the above travel requirements 

• Able to read, write and communicate (speak, hear and understand) English, as well as issue and act on oral instructions clearly and accurately with using email, text, telephone and other methods of communication 

• Able to stoop, bend, walk on uneven surfaces; walk, stand, bend, lift, sit for extended time 

• Able to use hands, hand tools, and power tools to perform activities involving holding, grasping, turning, and pulling 

• Able to lift and carry up to 90 pounds without assistance 

TRAINING 

• Company-paid on-the-job training, including preparation, equipment and expenses to obtain CDL as needed 

RELOCATION 

• Assistance not available 

UNION 

• Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees 

• Dues required per union agreement  

SENIORITY DISTRICT TRANSFERS 

• Per union agreement 

• Seniority-based 

• Requires Manager approval 

PROBATIONARY PERIOD 

• 60 days