GREB Clerk - Beardstown, IL

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Job Location:Beardstown
Other Potential Locations:Beardstown, IL
Anticipated Start Date: 12/16/2024
Number of Positions:1
Salary Range: Entry Rate is $233.62 per day

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 everyday, 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

This is a Guaranteed Rotating Extra Board (GREB)position.Itrequires beingoncall to covervacanciesthat arise whenpermanently assigned employeesare absent for various reasons, such asvacation or sickleave.Compliancewith company and federal safety rules, policies and procedures to include wearing required safety equipment, responding to safety concerns and taking appropriate actionis required;may be required to handle hazardous materials.

This GREBpositioncould cover any of the following assignments on a shift.

JANITOR

• Perform janitorial duties within theBNSFterminalcomplexand other locations as directed

• Empty trash cans, sweep, mop,and provide other cleaning services

CREW HAULER

• DriveaBNSF crew van to safely transport train crews within a 30-mile radius.Thisresponsibilitycould require driving in and around rail yards,incity and highway traffic, in difficult weather conditions,onrough terrainand to remote locations.

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

• Manage inventoryby receiving, shipping, disbursing, delivering, locating, storingmaterialsandkeeping accurateinventories ofwarehousecontents

• Operate, service and inspect a variety of material-handling equipment such asoverhead cranes, forklift trucks, stackers, equipment movers,anddelivery vehicles

• Assistwithrail-switching operations includinghook work for cranes, inspection and securing of loads

• Perform janitorial dutieswithin theBNSFterminalcomplexand other locations as directed

CRANE OPERATOR

• Operate cranesand assistcrane operatorswith cranesthat have alifting capacity of 75,000 to 100,000 lbs.

• Assist crane directorsor operator withblocking/bracing trailers and containers, both loads and empties

• Mount/dismount flatcars to lock/unlock trailers and containers.

• Operatevarious TCF equipment

• Perform administrative tasks such as handlingstation and yard office functions, updating train inventory, handling orders,directing train traffic, accurately inputting data into computer systems, typing letters and reports, and handlingvarious forms of correspondence

SECTION STOCKMAN

• Order, track and managematerials

• Manage inventory by receiving, shipping, disbursing, delivering, locating, storing materialsandkeeping accurateinventories of warehouse contents

• Provide accurate and helpful information tosuppliers and customersaboutordering, tracking and expediting materials

• Operate material-handling equipment,such asforklift trucks, stackers, equipment movers,anddelivery vehicles

STOCK CLERK

• Order, track and managematerials

• Manage inventory by receiving, shipping, disbursing, delivering, locating, storing materialsandkeeping accurateinventories of warehouse contents

• Operate material-handling equipment such asforklift trucks, stackers, equipment movers, delivery vehicles

BRIDGE OPERATOR

• Monitorand direct marine and railroad traffic around a lift bridge, raising and lowering the lift bridge as needed

• Give trackage rights for Maintenance of Way gangs and B&B personnel

• Protect personnelandequipment during train movement

• Operate railroad radios, marine radios, and phones

• Communicate with Dispatching Office and Trainmasters as needed for proper train movement

• Relay information from the USCG to barge traffic about restrictions atthebridge

• Perform various administrative functions such as ordering and maintainingsmall amounts of office supplies, preparing various reports, and completing various forms

• Performbasic janitorial dutiesnecessary tokeepwork area clean

TOWER OPERATOR

• Safely manageall train and engine movement in, outand aroundaterminal complex

• Protect personnel working within theterminal complexby providingandmaintaining track block protection for track and locomotive mechanical maintenance work being performed

CONTROL OPERATOR

• Custodial and supply maintenance

• DriveaBNSF crew van to safely transport train crewswithin a 200-mile radius. Thisresponsibilitycould require driving in and around rail yards, city and highway traffic, in difficult weather conditions,onrough terrain and to remote locations

• Remotely operate track switchesusing acomputerto allow for the safemovement ofinbound and outboundtrains and to protect employees working in the railyards

• Perform variousclerical andadministrative tasks, such as typing;filing;sorting, delivering and mailing letters and packages; andusing a computer to prepare reports and various types ofcorrespondence

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.

TYPING REQUIREMENT

• This position requires successful candidates to take and pass a typing test, arranged through BNSF

• The minimum net typing rate required for this position is25 wpm

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Extreme, all-weather conditions

• Walk and perform work onuneven surfaces

• Loud noise and fumes

• Work onandaroundheavyand moving machinery

• Safety sensitive work environment

SHIFTS/HOURS

• On call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Guaranteed 40 hours per week.

• Shifts are governed by union agreement subject to seniority

TRAVEL

• Minimal

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 18 years of age, or will be by the anticipated start date listed above

• Valid, state-issued driver's license

• Ability to report for duty at the designated work location

• Able to work safely in the above working conditions

• Able toworkthe above shift/hours

• Able to meet above typing requirement

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

• Abilityto lift and carryup to 50 pounds

• Ability to visually distinguish colors - red, blue, green, yellow and lunar (clear light)

• Ability to discriminate and differentiate between verbal and non-verbal sounds (signals, alarms, etc.) in the work environment

• Abilityto learn to identify, interpret and use hand signals from near and far and visually judge the speed and distance ofmoving objects

• Abilityto use handsand hand toolsto perform activities involving holding, grasping, turning and pulling

• Ability tobend, walk,stand and sit forseveral hourswith breaks

• Basic level skills in Microsoft Office Suiteprograms(i.e.,Excel, Outlook, Word)with prior experience using Microsoft Office Suite programs in either a professional or academic setting

TRAINING

• Company-paid on-the-job training

RELOCATION

• Assistance not available

UNION

• Transportation Communications Union

• Duesrequiredper union agreement

PROBATIONARY PERIOD

• 60 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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