Electrician - Facilities
Overview: This position is responsible for electrical systems maintenance and installation for BNSF buildings and facilities.
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.
Maintenance and Instillation: Install and maintain: (1) high voltage (up to 15KV) overhead and underground distribution systems; (2) low voltage systems (less than 600 volts) for commercial and industrial installations; (3) HVAC systems, boilers, unit heaters, furnaces. Utilize fire recovery equipment. Install conduit, wire, lighting systems, electrical services and devices both underground and overhead. Maintain the electrical systems of cranes, turntables, lift and fueling stations.
Tools and Equipment Operation: Operate bucket trucks, digger-derricks and trenchers for construction and maintenance of electrical systems. Use pole climbers; high precision measuring tools (micrometers, voltmeters, amp meters, recorders); hand tools (screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers, tape measures); power tools (drills, wrenches, power saws).
Salary/Benefits: Full pay rate is approximately $23.10 per hour. Journeyman status is commensurate with 4 years of related experience and/or training or a current journeyman card. BNSF employees receive an annual benefit package valued at $22,000. The terms of the collective bargaining agreement shall apply.
- 21 years of age or older.
- High School diploma or GED.
- 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.
- Possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with HAZMAT and air brake endorsements, or be able to obtain one within 60 days of employment.
- Able to visually distinguish among red, blue, green and yellow colors, hear, and with training, distinguish auditory signals.
- A minimum of four years of verifiable electrical training and/or experience in troubleshooting and repairing of electrical and PLC control systems.
- Able to use hands to perform activities involving holding, grasping, turning and pulling.
- Able to perform work on uneven surfaces; frequently climb ladders, poles and on/off equipment, as well as work from a boom truck basket.
- Able to work in conditions that include loud noise and fumes, work on and around heavy and moving machinery, bend, walk, stand and sit 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.
Probationary Period
60 days.
Training
Company paid on the job training including preparation, equipment and testing expenses to obtain Commercial Drivers License is provided.
Work Conditions
Extreme all-weather conditions; un-even surfaces; safety sensitive work environment.
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.
Seniority District / Transfers
Based on the bargaining agreement, transfers are based on seniority and require the approval of the Superintendent of the department.
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Dues
Per the collective bargaining agreement, union membership and monthly dues are required.
Union
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
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