Mechanic Diesel Engine - Minneapolis, MN
About The Position
The Mechanic Diesel Engine maintains and repairs diesel engines and mechanical components of diesel locomotives to support safe, reliable performance. The role is in BNSF Railway’s Mechanical Department and is full-time at 40 hours per week, governed by a union agreement and subject to seniority. Company-paid on-the-job training is provided. Travel is minimal. 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. Work takes place in a safety-sensitive environment that may involve extreme weather, uneven surfaces, loud noise, fumes, and heavy or moving machinery. Employees must follow safety policies and applicable regulations, use required personal protective equipment, and respond appropriately to safety concerns and emergencies.
Requirements
- Be able to work now and in the future without BNSF assistance to obtain, maintain, or extend employment authorization.
- Be at least 18 years old by the anticipated start date.
- Be able to report for duty at the designated work location.
- Be able to work safely in the described conditions and work the stated shifts and hours.
- Be able to read, write, and communicate in English, including speaking, hearing, and understanding.
- Be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Have a valid state-issued driver’s license.
- Be able to visually distinguish red, blue, green, and yellow.
- Be able to differentiate verbal and non-verbal sounds, including signals and alarms, and comprehend verbal communication in the work environment.
- Be able to use hands and hand tools for holding, grasping, turning, and pulling.
- Be able to climb ladders and get on and off equipment.
- Be able to occasionally work at heights, including on top of a locomotive.
- Be able to occasionally bend, walk, stand, and sit, with breaks.
- Follow safety policies and procedures and wear required personal protective equipment.
- Join the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers and pay union dues as required by 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 preventive maintenance on tools and equipment.
- Inspect locomotive components and diagnose malfunctions in diesel engines, air equipment, and trucks.
- Follow safety rules, policies, and federal and state regulations; wear required personal protective equipment and take appropriate action in 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.
- Railroad Retirement program and a competitive 401(k) plan.
- Parental and pediatric support.
- Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.
- Spending accounts.
- Discounts on travel, gym memberships, and other services.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
