Mechanic Heavy Equipment (Traveling) : Denver, CO

BNSF Railway•Denver, CO

7d•$104,714 - $136,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanic Heavy Equipment (Traveling) maintains and repairs BNSF roadway maintenance equipment at job sites across the designated seniority region and states. The role helps maintain operational efficiency and safety by minimizing equipment downtime. Extensive travel is required, and company-paid on-the-job and classroom training includes travel to the BNSF Training Center. This is a full-time position with Monday-through-Friday 10-hour shifts and overtime after ten hours. Employees may be subject to alternating shifts or starting times, nights, on-call work, weekends, overtime, and holidays. Work takes place in a safety-sensitive environment that can involve extreme weather, uneven surfaces, loud noises, fumes, and heavy or moving machinery. Employees must follow safety rules and policies, use safety equipment, respond to concerns, and take action in emergencies. The position is represented by the International Association of Machinists (IAM), with union dues required under the union agreement. A 60-day probationary period applies. Relocation assistance is not currently available.

Requirements

Be able to work now and in the future without BNSF assistance to obtain, maintain, or extend employment authorization.
Be at least 21 years old.
Be able to work safely in the described conditions and meet the stated shift, hours, and travel requirements.
Be able to read, write, and communicate in English.
Be able to lift and carry up to 60 pounds occasionally.
Possess a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License at minimum, with air-brake endorsements; a Class A license may be required. Alternatively, obtain the required license within the first 60 days of employment.
Be able to visually distinguish red, blue, green, yellow, and lunar (clear light) colors.
Be able to differentiate verbal and non-verbal sounds, including signals and alarms, and comprehend verbal communication in the work environment.
Have at least two years of verifiable mechanical work experience or training.
Have at least one year of verifiable training and/or experience working with gasoline and diesel engines on large industrial equipment.
Have at least three months of verifiable training and/or experience with electrical and/or gas welding.
Have at least one year of verifiable training and/or experience with electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic diagrams and schematics.
Be able to use hands and hand tools for activities involving holding, grasping, turning, and pulling.
Be able to occasionally climb ladders, get on and off equipment, and work at various heights, including making repairs on top of heavy equipment and trucks.
Be able to bend, lift, walk, stand, and sit for extended periods.
Submit a resume.
Complete required pre-employment background verification, medical review, and drug screening.

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair BNSF's fleet of equipment.
Disassemble, repair, modify, manufacture, overhaul, and troubleshoot roadway maintenance equipment and its hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, driveline, and final/planetary drive systems.
Operate equipment and use manual, electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic tools, welders, and cutting torches to perform and verify maintenance and repairs.
Follow applicable safety regulations, rules, and policies, wear safety equipment, respond to safety concerns, and take action in emergencies.
Travel extensively to job sites in the designated seniority region and states.