Mechanic Diesel Engine - Laurel, MT

BNSF Railway • Laurel, MT

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanic Diesel Engine maintains and repairs diesel locomotive engines and mechanical components to support optimal performance and safety. The role is in BNSF Railway’s Mechanical Department and is full-time, 40 hours per week, governed by a union agreement and subject to seniority. 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 extreme weather, uneven surfaces, loud noises, fumes, and heavy or moving machinery. Employees must follow safety rules and applicable regulations, wear required personal protective equipment, raise safety 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 in the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers is required, with dues per the union agreement.

The anticipated start date is November 16, 2026. The listed pay rate is $38.97–$46.39 per hour, with annual pay of $81,052–$96,491 for employees with 3–5 years of seniority. One position is available in Laurel, Montana.

Requirements

• Must be able to work now and in the future without BNSF assistance to obtain, maintain, or extend employment authorization.
• Must be at least 18 years old by the anticipated start date.
• Must be able to report for duty at the designated work location and work safely under the described conditions and hours.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English, including speaking, hearing, and understanding.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Valid state-issued driver’s license.
• Ability to visually distinguish red, blue, green, and yellow.
• Ability to differentiate between verbal and non-verbal sounds, such as signals and alarms, and comprehend verbal communication in the work environment.
• Ability to use hands and hand tools for holding, grasping, turning, and pulling.
• Ability to climb ladders and get on and off equipment.
• Ability to occasionally work at various heights, including on top of a locomotive.
• Ability to bend, walk, stand, and sit occasionally with breaks.
• Must follow safety policies and procedures and wear required personal protective equipment.
• Union membership in the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers is required; union dues are required under 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 applicable federal and state regulations; wear required personal protective equipment and respond appropriately to safety concerns and emergencies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision care 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 401(k) plan.
• Family benefits, including parental and pediatric support, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, and spending accounts.
• Discounts on travel, gym memberships, and more.
• Company-paid on-the-job training.

What This Job Offers

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