Mechanic Heavy Equipment (Traveling) - Belen, NM

BNSF Railway • Belen, NM

7d • $104,714 - $136,000

About The Position

The Mechanic Heavy Equipment (Traveling) position is part of BNSF Railway’s Engineering Department and involves maintaining and repairing critical roadway maintenance machinery across various locations to support operational efficiency and safety and minimize equipment downtime. The role requires extensive travel to job sites within the designated seniority region and states. Training is company-paid and includes on-the-job and classroom instruction, including travel to the BNSF Training Center.

This is a full-time position with monthly pay based on the current union agreement. Shifts are Monday through Friday, 10 hours per day, with overtime after 10 hours. Employees may be subject to alternating shifts or starting times, nights, on-call work, weekends, overtime, and holidays. The job is performed in a safety-sensitive environment that may involve diverse and extreme weather, uneven surfaces, loud noise, fumes, and heavy or moving machinery. Employees must follow safety rules and policies, wear safety equipment, report concerns, and take action in emergencies. The position has a 60-day probationary period; relocation assistance is not currently available. Union membership with the International Association of Machinists (IAM) is required, with dues under the union agreement.

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 working conditions and meet the stated schedule and travel requirements.
• Be able to read, write, and communicate in English, including speaking, hearing, and understanding.
• Be able to lift and carry up to 60 pounds occasionally.
• Possess a valid minimum Class B Commercial Driver’s License with air brake endorsements, or be able to obtain one within the first 60 days of employment; Class A is required upon requirement.
• Be able to visually distinguish red, blue, green, yellow, and lunar (clear) lights.
• 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 air, fuel, driveline, and final/planetary drive systems and components.
• 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, including wearing safety equipment, responding to concerns, and taking action in emergencies.

Benefits

• Health care options including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, mental health, wellness coaching, second-opinion services, and care network options.
• Life insurance provided at no cost.
• Railroad Retirement program and a competitive 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 and classroom training.

What This Job Offers

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