Construction - Structural Maintenance Bridge and Building

Company: BNSF Railway ( Learn More )

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US-MT-Havre
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Job Description BNSF Railway operates one of the nation’s largest rail networks, with approximately 32,000 route miles operating through 28 states across the western United States. BNSF is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. For more than 160 years we have proudly served our customers by safely and efficiently delivering commodities such as coal, grain, steel and consumer products. The dedication, talent and creativity of our 38,000 employees have helped distinguish BNSF as an innovative and progressive leader within the transportation industry. To learn more about our company, our culture and our opportunities, please visit us online at www.bnsf.com/careers. Anticipated Closing Date:12/19/12 Posting closes at 11:59PM (MST) on (12/17/12). Apply early as this job may be removed or filled prior to the closing date. Anticipated Start Date: (March 4, 2013) subject to change based on business need Positions Available: (several) Work Location: (Havre, MT) Preferred locations cannot be guaranteed. Work locations are determined by seniority therefore candidates selected for these positions may be required to work in any of the following locations: (ND, MT, SD and WYO) This posting is for the above geographic location ONLY. If interested in other geographic locations, please visit the BNSF career website and apply directly to those locations when/if available. Seniority district transfers are subject to approval and not guaranteed. Salary/Benefits: Pay rate is approximately $19.70 per hour. BNSF employees receive an annual benefit package. The terms of the collective bargaining agreement shall apply.
Job RequirementsDUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: This position is responsible for the construction, maintenance and repair of railroad bridges and company buildings. SAFETY: Comply with company and federal safety rules, policies and procedures to include wearing required safety equipment, responding to safety concerns and taking appropriate action. STRUCTURAL MAINTENANCE: Construct and/or maintain culverts and tunnels, steel and timber railroad track bridges as well as company structures and buildings. Duties include, but not limited to: paint, frame, install bridge timbers and pile drives. Work may include cabinetry, masonry, remodeling, roofing, welding, cement and carpentry work. Read and understand building plans or sketches. EQUIPMENT OPERATION: Operate trucks in excess of 26,000 pounds, as required. BRIDGE TENDER: (Depending on location) Operate and maintain railroad drawbridges. Requires communication by telephone, two way radio and hand signal, lifting or swinging of drawbridges for safe passage of vessels or trains. Basic Qualifications: • 18 years of age or older. • High School diploma or GED. • BNSF is a drug-free company and employees will be subject to random drug tests. • Willing to submit to an employment, criminal and driving background review. • Available to work in the geographic area indicated. • Able to read, write and communicate (speak, hear and understand) English. • Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow, and sleet). • Available to work a 40 hour work week subject to overtime, on-call and alternate shifts that may include weeknights, weekends and holidays. • Available to travel to job sites around the seniority (designated) region and remain on site for extended periods, sometimes days or weeks at a time. • Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds with or without assistance. • Possess a valid state-issued driver’s license, or be able to obtain one within 60 days of employment. • Able to visually distinguish among red, blue, green and yellow colors. • Able to use hands to perform activities involving holding, grasping, turning and pulling. • Able to perform work on uneven surfaces; frequently climb ladders and on/off equipment as well as perform scaffolding while suspended from a bridge. • Able to work in conditions that include loud noise and fumes, work on and around heavy and moving machinery, bend, lift, work, walk, stand and sit in confined spaces for extended periods of time and use hand and power tools. • 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 is provided. Relocation: Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Work Conditions: Extreme all-weather conditions; un-even surfaces; safety sensitive work environment. Probationary Period: 60 days Travel: Frequent and extensive travel over a large geographic area. Shifts/Hours: Work weeks are 40 hours per week. Typically, shifts are weekdays, Monday through Friday. May be subject to on-call, overtime, weekends and holidays. Union: Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees Dues: Per the collective bargaining agreement, union membership and monthly dues are required. Background Investigation Elements: • Extensive criminal record review. • Verification of last 7 years of driving and employment history to include military service. • Social Security number verification. • Academic and Education verification. Pre-Employment Medical Qualification Process (to include, but not limited to: medical history questionnaire; physical capabilities test; physical exam; BNSF and FRA-required drug screen). Drug Test: BNSF uses a hair test for illegal drugs in its employment application process. Please note that it will be necessary for you to provide a hair specimen for this test, which will test for illegal or illicit drug use in the past 90 days. Hair specimens can be collected from EITHER the head or body and can be taken from several locations to get the required amount necessary for testing. Studies indicate that the head hair grows an average of 1/2 inch per month. You will not be able to progress an application for employment unless you are able to provide an adequate hair specimen for testing. Hair collections will be done at the BNSF Hiring Event. If you cannot pass this test, please do not attend. For more information regarding hair testing, please visit www.bnsf.com/careers/pdf/hair_testing.pdf. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. 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. All applicants will be notified by email regarding orientation, testing and interviews for this position. Please be sure to check your email on a daily basis. 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 www.tsa.gov/twic.
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