Mechanic Heavy Equipment (Traveling)- Somerville, TX

BNSF Railway • Somerville, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

BNSF Railway is one of the largest U.S. railroads, transporting the nation’s freight across 28 western states and 3 Canadian provinces. The company is committed to a culture where all employees are included, belong, and have equal opportunity to achieve their full potential. The Mechanic Heavy Equipment (Traveling) position is a full-time role within the Engineering Department, crucial for maintaining and repairing critical machinery across various locations. This role ensures operational efficiency and safety by minimizing equipment downtime. Extensive travel is required to job sites on the designated seniority region and states. Training for this position is company-paid, including on-the-job and classroom training, and will involve travel to the BNSF Training Center. The daily work is conducted in a safety-sensitive environment where conditions can include diverse and extreme weather, uneven surfaces, loud noises, fumes, and heavy/moving machinery. BNSF prioritizes safety, and employees are expected to engage in daily safety conversations and adhere to all safety regulations, rules, and policies.

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 Monday through Friday (10-hour shifts), subject to 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 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.
• Union membership with the International Association of Machinists (IAM) and union dues are required per union agreement.
• Complete a 60-day probationary period.
• Pass pre-employment background verification, medical review and pre-employment drug screen.
• Obtain a TWIC if work requires unescorted access to secure areas of port facilities.

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.
• Adhere to safety regulations, rules, and policies, including wearing safety equipment, responding to concerns, and taking action in emergencies.

Benefits

• A comprehensive and competitive benefits package.
• 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.
• Competitive 401(k) plan.
• 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