Mechanic Heavy Equipment (Traveling) - Gallup, NM

BNSF Railway • Gallup, NM

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Embark on a fulfilling career at BNSF Railway, where joining our Engineering Department means contributing to the backbone of our nation's rail infrastructure. The Mechanic Heavy Equipment (Traveling) position involves maintaining and repairing critical machinery across various locations, ensuring operational efficiency and safety by minimizing equipment downtime. This is a full-time position, pay is monthly based on the current union agreement. Shifts are Monday through Friday (10-hour shifts), with overtime after ten hours. Subject to alternating shifts or starting times, nights, on-call, weekends, overtime, and holidays. The monthly pay rate for a new hire Traveling Mechanic will be approximately $8,726.19. On average, employees starting out as new hire Traveling Mechanic will earn $104,714.28 to $112,629 per year. Based on business needs in your location or district, earning potential could grow to $136,000+ depending on hours worked and other factors. Extensive travel is required to job sites on the designated seniority region and states. Training for this position is company-paid on-the-job and classroom training and will include travel to the BNSF Training Center.

Requirements

• Able to work now and in the future without BNSF’s assistance (whether monetary, through sponsorship, or otherwise) in obtaining, maintaining, or extending employment authorization (including H-1B, STEM OPT/CPT, or TN nonimmigrant status).
• 21 years of age or older
• Able to work safely in 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.
• Able to work the specified shifts/hours, including alternating shifts or starting times, nights, on-call, weekends, overtime, and holidays.
• Able to meet extensive travel requirements to job sites on the designated seniority region and states.
• Able to read, write and communicate (speak, hear, and understand) English.
• Able to lift and carry up to 60 lbs occasionally.
• Possess a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License minimum, Class A upon requirement (CDL) with and air brake endorsements or able to obtain one within first 60 days of employment.
• Able to visually distinguish colors - red, blue, green, yellow, and lunar (clear light).
• Ability to differentiate between verbal and non-verbal sounds (signals, alarms, etc.) and discriminate (comprehend) verbal communication in the work environment.
• Two years minimum verifiable mechanical work experience or training.
• One year minimum of verifiable training and/or experience working with gasoline and diesel engines on large, industrial equipment.
• Three months minimum of verifiable training and/or experience with electrical and/or gas welding.
• One year minimum of verifiable training and/or experience with electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic diagrams and schematics.
• Able to use hands and hand tools to perform activities involving holding, grasping, turning, and pulling.
• Occasionally climb ladders, get on/off equipment and work from various heights including making repairs on top of heavy equipment and trucks.
• Able to bend, lift, walk, stand, and sit for extended time.
• Federal authority requires BNSF employees, whose work requires unescorted access to secure areas of port facilities, to obtain a TWIC.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and repairing the fleet of equipment operated by BNSF.
• Disassembling, repairing, modifying, manufacturing, overhauling, and troubleshooting roadway maintenance equipment, including hydraulic (and associated components), pneumatic air (and associated components), systems, and fuel (gasoline and diesel) systems, driveline components, and final/planetary drive systems.
• Operating equipment and using a variety of manual, electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic tools, as well as welders and cutting torches, to perform/verify necessary maintenance and repairs.

Benefits

• A range of health care options for you and your dependents including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, mental health, wellness coaching, 2nd opinion services, and high-quality care network options.
• Life insurance, provided at no cost to you.
• A Railroad Retirement program and competitive 401(k) plan to help you meet your retirement goals.
• Family benefits including parental and pediatric support, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, and spending accounts.
• Access to discounts on travel, gym memberships and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees