Track Maintenance – Laborer – Socorro, NM District 800

Embark on a fulfilling career at BNSF Railway, where joining our Engineering Department means contributing to the backbone of our nation’s rail infrastructure. As a member of our Track Maintenance Team, you’ll play a vital role in constructing, inspecting, and repairing tracks and other railroad assets and maintaining our railway corridors.  

This is a full-time (40hrs/wk) position and is subject to on-call, overtime, nights, alternating shifts, weekends, and holidays. 

Travel is required to (and remain at) job sites for extended periods, sometimes for days or weeks at a time, in the designated seniority region.

Training for this position is company-paid on-the-job and classroom training and will include travel to the BNSF Training Center.

Key responsibilities may include: 

Track maintenance repair and installation; repair and rebuild railroad track as well as perform maintenance by pulling spikes, cutting, welding, or drilling rail.  This also includes maintaining a clean right of way by removing hazards such as brush, trees, vegetation, litter, and cargo spillage.

Maintain trackbed which includes manually compressing ballast, remove/install ties and replacing, cutting, and adjusting rail in addition to lifting and carrying materials with assistance.

Operate equipment – power hand tools such as electric, pneumatic or hydraulic tools (drills, impact wrenches, jacks, power saws and grinders) as well as non-powered hand tools and shovels, picks, saws, and grinders. 

Daily work is conducted in a safety sensitive environment where the working conditions can include diverse and extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow, and sleet), walking and performing work on uneven surfaces, working around loud noises, fumes, and heavy/moving machinery.  

BNSF prioritizes safety as a core value of how we do business. Our employees engage in daily safety conversations to achieve our vision. In addition, they must adhere to safety regulations, rules, and policies, including wearing safety equipment, responding to concerns, and taking action in emergencies. 

Relocation assistance is not available and there is a 60-day probationary period. 

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.   

At BNSF Railway, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, showcasing their skills, experiences and development. We provide resources and tools to help you reach your full potential, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.

Basic Qualifications: 

• Able to work in the US without company sponsorship now AND in the future. 
• 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 to work the 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 region and remain on site for extended periods, sometimes days or weeks at a time.  
• Able to lift and carry up to 60 lbs occasionally.  
• 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.  
• Occasionally climb on/off equipment  
• Bend, walk, stand and sit for extended time, use hand tools.  
• Follow safety policies and procedures along with rules compliance; wear required personal protective equipment.  

Union membership is with the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees (BMWE) and union dues are required per union agreement.

Seniority district transfers are handled per union agreement, are seniority based and require Director approval. 

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