What are the responsibilities and job description for the Track Maintenance - Laborer Everett, WA position at BNSF Railway?
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Job Location:Everett
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Anticipated Start Date:02/26/2024
Number of Positions:3
Salary Range:Pay rate is approx. $33.40/hr with avg annual pay of 70K-80K wiith 3 - 5 years seniority
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 position is responsible for maintenance oftrack infrastructure,includingconstruction, inspection and repair of track and other railroad property/facilities;equipment operation and maintenance;andtravel and work within assigned geographic area.
TRACK MAINTENANCE REPAIR AND INSTALLATION
Repair and rebuild railroad trackusingpower and non-power hand tools
Lift/carry track material
Cut brush, trees and vegetation
Clear right-of-way of litter and cargo spillage
Perform maintenanceby 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
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, and grinders
The duties and responsibilities in this posting are representative categories to be used in deciding whether to apply for this position.This is notan exhaustive list of the position's duties.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Extreme all-weather conditions
Walk and perform work on uneven surfaces
Safety sensitive work environment
Loud Noise and Fumes
Work on and around heavy/moving machinery
SHIFTS/HOURS
Full-time(40hrs/wk)
Subject to on-call, overtime, nights, alternate shifts, weekends, and holidays
TRAVEL
Travel to and remain on job sites in designated seniority regionand remain on sitefor extended periods, sometimes days or weeks at atime
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
At least 18 years of age, or will be by the anticipated start date listed above
Possess a 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 the above travel requirements
Able to read, write and communicate (speak, hear and understand) English
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 60lbsoccasionally
Able 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
Able to use hands to perform activities involving holding, grasping, turning and pulling
Occasionallyclimb on/off equipment
Bend, walk, standand sit for extended time;use hand tools
Follow safety policies and proceduresalong with rules compliance; wear required personal protective equipment
TRAINING
Company-paid on-the-job training
RELOCATION
Assistance not available
UNION
Brotherhoodof Maintenance of Way Employees
Dues required per union agreement
SENIORITY DISTRICT TRANSFERS
Per union agreement
Seniority-based
Director approval required
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.
BNSF Railway is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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