TEST EXEMPT H2 Release

BNSF Railway • Galesburg, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The BNSF Railway Mechanical Department maintains and improves the performance of its locomotive and railcar fleet. The First Line Supervisor directly oversees shop craft employees and coordinates labor, equipment, inspections, testing, repairs, and preventive maintenance to support safe, reliable operations and the daily terminal or shop plan. The supervisor also provides technical support, communicates progress to the General Foreman, and helps ensure equipment is promptly returned to service. This full-time position is based in Galesburg, Illinois. Shift, weekend, and holiday work is required; travel may be required. Training is provided on the job. Relocation assistance is available.

Requirements

• Must be able to work now and in the future without BNSF assistance in obtaining, maintaining, or extending employment authorization.
• Proficient at coordinating information from several sources to move cars and locomotives.
• Able to supervise and motivate scheduled union-represented employees.
• Demonstrates initiative and decisiveness and can inspire others to excel.
• Basic accounting and computer skills, with technical ability to analyze computer-generated reports.
• Able to work under pressure and tight deadlines and handle conflict resolution.
• Able to work in a shop or field environment, climb ladders, and safely walk on uneven surfaces.
• First Line Supervisor (FLS) certified.
• Able to visually distinguish red, blue, green, and yellow.

Nice To Haves

• Basic knowledge of locomotive and/or freight car maintenance practices, including AAR and FRA equipment repair regulations and BNSF policies and procedures.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Previous Mechanical Department or equivalent industry experience.
• Basic knowledge of railroad craft union agreements.
• Basic skills using Microsoft desktop applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Basic knowledge of company operations relative to the Mechanical Department.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise shop craft employees in safely executing the terminal or shop operating plan.
• Ensure labor and equipment are positioned to inspect, test, and repair equipment in support of the daily plan.
• Prepare and conduct job safety briefings with employees.
• Provide periodic updates to the General Foreman on whether daily plan requirements are being met.
• Schedule repairs away from the terminal to help return equipment to service quickly.
• Provide technical support to apprentice employees.
• Provide information to assess equipment damage and derailment recovery processes.
• Ensure compliance with BNSF employment policies, safety rules, scheduled agreements, and AAR/FRA regulations.
• Conduct operational testing to support safety action plans.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance.
• Industry-leading 401(k) and Railroad Retirement program.
• Health care options for employees and dependents, including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, mental health, cancer support, and care network options.
• Health care spending accounts (HSA) with employer contributions.
• Life and disability insurance provided at no cost.
• Family benefits, including parental, pediatric, and family-building support, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, and dependent care spending account with employer match.
• Discounts on travel and gym memberships, counseling services, and wellness support.
• Annual bonus through the Incentive Compensation Program.
• Generous leave and time-off policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed