Mechanical Shop Laborer (CDL Required) - Minneapolis, MN

Be part of a team that values safety, inclusion, and excellence. We are one of the largest U.S. railroads transporting the nation’s freight across 28 western states and 3 Canadian provinces. As a member of our team, you will play a role in supporting the movement of essential products and materials that help feed, clothe, supply, and power communities throughout America and the world. We are committed to a culture where all employees are included, belong, and have equal opportunity to achieve their full potential.

About the role

The Mechanical Shop Laborer position plays a critical role in assisting skilled mechanics with maintenance and repair work on locomotives and other equipment, ensuring the safe and reliable operation of trains. This is a full-time (40 hrs/wk) position subject to seniority-based union agreement-governed shift assignment, including overtime, nights, alternating shifts, weekends, and holidays. Mechanical shops operate 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. Travel is minimal. Training for this position is company-paid on-the-job training.

Daily work is conducted in a safety-sensitive environment where working conditions can include diverse and extreme weather (hot, cold, rain, snow, and sleet), walking and performing work on uneven surfaces, working around loud noises, fumes, and heavy/moving machinery. Safety is one of our core values, and employees must adhere to safety rules, policies, and federal/state regulations, including wearing personal protective equipment and responding to emergencies.

Relocation assistance is not available, and there is a 100 working-day probationary period. Union membership is with the National Conference of Fireman and Oilers, and union dues are required per union agreement.

Responsibilities

• Keep work areas clean and orderly and operate industrial maintenance equipment within a shop environment.
• Operate forklift, mobile crane, track mobile, shop tractor, and power hand tools.
• Sand, fuel, and clean locomotives as well as clean and organize shop work areas (sweeping, storing parts, emptying/discarding garbage).
• Drive fuel tanker trucks on roadways and BNSF property to refuel locomotives as needed.
• Engage in safety conversations and adhere to safety protocols, including wearing personal protective equipment.

Requirements

• Able to work now and in the future without BNSF’s assistance in obtaining, maintaining, or extending employment authorization (e.g., H-1B, STEM OPT/CPT, or TN nonimmigrant status).
• 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.
• Able to report for duty at the designated work location.
• Able to work safely in the described working conditions.
• Able to work the required shift/hours.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate (speak, hear, and understand) English.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds with or without assistance.
• Ability to visually distinguish among red, blue, green, and yellow colors.
• Ability to differentiate between verbal and non-verbal sounds (signals, alarms) and comprehend verbal communication in the work environment.
• Ability to use hands and hand tools for activities involving holding, grasping, turning, and pulling.
• Ability to climb ladders and on/off equipment.
• Ability to occasionally work from various heights.
• Ability to bend, walk, stand, and sit occasionally with breaks.
• Follow safety policies and procedures and wear required personal protective equipment.

Pay

Pay rate: $29.50–$36.87/hr with approximate annual pay of $61,351–$76,689.

Schedule

• Full-time (40 hrs/wk).
• Subject to seniority-based union agreement-governed shift assignment, including overtime, nights, alternating shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Mechanical shops operate 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.

Benefits

• A range of health care options for you and your dependents, including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, mental health, wellness coaching, 2nd opinion services, and high-quality care network options.
• Life insurance provided at no cost to you.
• Railroad Retirement program and competitive 401(k) plan.
• Family benefits, including parental and pediatric support, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, and spending accounts.
• Access to discounts on travel, gym memberships, and more.
• Benefits vary by union collective bargaining agreement.

All positions require pre-employment background verification, medical review, and pre-employment drug screen. Federal authority requires BNSF employees whose work requires unescorted access to secure areas of port facilities to obtain a TWIC.