Mechanical Shop Laborer (CDL required) - Havre, MT

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Job Location:Havre
Other Potential Locations:Havre, MT
Anticipated Start Date: 12/16/2024
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 andservice 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 serveand 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 approachingone 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

• Drivefuel tanker trucks on roadways and BNSF property tofuel 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 onuneven surfaces

• Safety sensitive work environment

• May be required to handle hazardous materials

• Loud noise and fumes

• Work onor 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/weekwith 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 toworkthe above shift/hours

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

• Ability to lift and carry up to50pounds 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 toclimb ladders and on/off equipment

• Ability to occasionallywork from various heights

• Ability tobend, walk,standandsit 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:

• Criminal history
• Last 7 years of driving history
• Last 5 years of employment history to include military service
• Social Security number
• Education

• Medical evaluation
• Drug Screen
• Other elements as needed

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.

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