Structural building

Apply early as this job may be filled at any time.

Job Location : Pasco

Other Potential Locations : Pasco, WA

Anticipated Start Date : 06 / 10 / 2024

Number of Positions : 2

Salary Range : Entry rate is approx. $30.84; $34.27 / hr (after 24 months)

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 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

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

BENEFITS :

BNSF Employees receive a competitive benefit package. All positions require pre-employment background verification, medical review and pre-employment drug screen.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION ELEMENTS :

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

MEDICAL REVIEW ELEMENTS :

• Medical evaluation
• Drug Screen
• Other elements as needed

Benefits

For your growing family Pregnancy support programs, adoption and surrogacy assistance. For your nest egg Competitive 401 (k) and spending accounts, RRB retirement annuity, opportunities to purchase Berkshire Hathaway stock.

For your health Health coaching, gym membership discounts, telemedicine and other wellness resources. For your career Professional development and growth opportunities, tuition reimbursement for job-related degrees and recognition programs.

Just for fun Discounts on retail, travel, fitness, moving, mortgage lending and pet insurance.

Last updated : 2024-05-03