Mechanic Diesel Engine (Machinist) - Galesburg, IL

BNSF Railway • Galesburg, IL

4d • $81,052 - $96,491

About The Position

The Mechanic Diesel Engine maintains and repairs diesel locomotive engines and mechanical components to support safe, efficient performance. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) in BNSF Railway’s Mechanical Department, governed by a union agreement and subject to seniority. Mechanical shops operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, across three eight-hour shifts. Employees may be required to work overtime, nights, different shifts, weekends, and holidays. Travel is minimal, and company-paid on-the-job training is provided.

Work takes place in a safety-sensitive environment and may involve diverse and extreme weather, uneven surfaces, loud noise, fumes, and heavy or moving machinery. Employees must follow safety rules, policies, and applicable regulations, use required personal protective equipment, respond to concerns, and take appropriate action in emergencies. Relocation assistance is not available. New hires have a 60-calendar-day probationary period; apprentices have a 122-workday probationary period. Union membership with the International Association of Machinist and Aerospace Workers is required, with dues as specified by the union agreement.

Requirements

• Be able to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.
• Be at least 18 years old by the anticipated start date.
• Be able to report for duty at the designated work location and work the stated shifts and hours.
• Be able to work safely in the described working conditions.
• Read, write, and communicate in English, including speaking, hearing, and understanding.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Possess a valid state-issued driver’s license.
• Visually distinguish red, blue, green, and yellow.
• Differentiate verbal and non-verbal sounds, such as signals and alarms, and comprehend verbal communication in the work environment.
• Use hands and hand tools for activities involving holding, grasping, turning, and pulling.
• Climb ladders and get on and off equipment.
• Occasionally work at heights, including on top of a locomotive.
• Bend, walk, stand, and sit occasionally with breaks.
• Follow safety policies and procedures and wear required personal protective equipment.
• Maintain union membership with the International Association of Machinist and Aerospace Workers and pay dues in accordance with the union agreement.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, and maintain diesel locomotive engines and mechanical components, including running gear such as wheels, springs, hangers, brake rigging, and traction motors.
• Test and restore brake systems, safety appliances, couplers, draft systems, air compressors, safety valves, lube oil pumps and filter systems, fuel systems, radiators, and shutters.
• Install, disassemble, assemble, repair, or replace locomotive diesel engine components.
• Perform scheduled and preventative maintenance on tools and equipment.
• Inspect locomotive components and diagnose malfunctions in diesel engines, air equipment, and trucks.
• Follow safety rules, policies, and applicable regulations; wear required personal protective equipment and respond appropriately to safety concerns and emergencies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options for employees and dependents.
• Telemedicine, mental health services, wellness coaching, second-opinion services, and access to a high-quality care network.
• Life insurance provided at no cost to the employee.
• Railroad Retirement program and a competitive 401(k) plan.
• Family benefits, including parental and pediatric support, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, and spending accounts.
• Discounts on travel, gym memberships, and other offerings.

What This Job Offers

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