Mechanical Shop Laborer/Hostler Helper
Overview: This position is responsible for keeping work areas clean and orderly as well as operating industrial maintenance equipment within a shop environment and moving locomotives using radio and hand signals to communicate.
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. May be required to handle hazardous materials.
Equipment Operations: Operate forklift, mobile crane, trackmobile, shop tractor and power hand tools.
Equipment and Shop Maintenance: Sand, fuel and clean locomotives. Clean and organize shop work area: sweep and clean work surfaces, store parts, empty and discard garbage; operate power-driven equipment such as a vacuum cleaner, electric broom, or steam cleaning gun.
Engine Moving: Move locomotive (hostler helper) within the boundaries of the mechanical facility. Use radio and hand signals to communicate.
Salary/Benefits: Entry pay rate is approximately $17.31 per hour. Full pay rate is approximately $20.61 per hour. Employees receive an annual benefit package valued at $22,000. The terms of the collective bargaining agreement shall apply.
- 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 communicate) English.
- Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow, and sleet).
- Work a 40 hour work week. Shifts are governed by union agreement and subject to seniority. Mechanical shops operate 24 hours per day, 7 days per week with three 8-hour shifts including weekends, holidays and overtime. Available to work any of these shifts as required.
- Able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds with or without assistance.
- Possess 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, hear, and with training, distinguish auditory signals.
- 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 and work from various heights.
- 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 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 is provided.
Work Conditions
Extreme all-weather conditions; un-even surfaces; safety sensitive work environment.
Travel
Minimal.
Shifts/Hours
Mechanical shops operate 24 hours per day, 7 days per week with three 8-hour shifts including weekends, holidays and overtime. Work weeks are 40 hours per week, shifts are governed by union agreement and subject to seniority.
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Dues
Per the collective bargaining agreement, union membership and monthly dues are required.
Union
National Conference of Fireman and Oilers
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