Mechanical Shop Laborer (Hostler Helper) - Denver, Colorado

BNSF Railway • Denver, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Shop Laborer (Hostler/Helper) assists skilled mechanics with maintenance and repair work on locomotives and other equipment to support the safe and reliable operation of trains. The role is based in a mechanical shop and includes company-paid on-the-job training. It is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with minimal travel. Shift assignment is governed by seniority and the union agreement; work may include overtime, nights, alternating shifts, weekends, and holidays. Mechanical shops operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The job is safety-sensitive and may involve extreme weather, uneven surfaces, loud noise, fumes, and heavy or moving machinery. Employees must follow safety rules, policies, and applicable regulations, use required personal protective equipment, raise safety concerns, and take appropriate action in emergencies. The position has a 120-working-day probationary period. Relocation assistance is unavailable. Union membership with the National Conference of Fireman and Oilers is required, and union dues apply under the union agreement.

Requirements

• Be able to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.
• Be at least 18 years old, or turn 18 by the anticipated start date.
• Hold a valid state-issued driver's license.
• Be able to report to the designated work location and work safely in the described conditions and shifts.
• Read, write, speak, hear, and communicate in English.
• Lift and carry up to 60 pounds without assistance.
• Visually distinguish red, blue, green, and yellow.
• Differentiate verbal and non-verbal sounds, including signals and alarms, and comprehend verbal communication in the work environment.
• Use hands and hand tools for activities involving holding, grasping, turning, and pulling.
• Climb ladders and get on and off equipment; occasionally work at various heights.
• Bend, walk, stand, and sit occasionally with breaks.
• Complete required pre-employment background verification, medical review, and drug screening.
• Join the National Conference of Fireman and Oilers union and pay dues as required by the union agreement.

Responsibilities

• Assist skilled mechanics with maintenance and repair work on locomotives and other equipment.
• Keep work areas clean and orderly and operate industrial maintenance equipment in the shop.
• Operate locomotives, forklifts, mobile cranes, track mobiles, shop tractors, and power hand tools.
• Sand, fuel, and clean locomotives.
• Clean and organize shop work areas by sweeping, cleaning work surfaces, storing parts, and removing garbage.
• Operate power-driven equipment such as vacuum cleaners, electric brooms, and steam-cleaning guns.
• Follow safety rules, policies, and applicable regulations; wear required personal protective equipment and respond 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.
• 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 other offerings.
• Company-paid on-the-job training.

What This Job Offers

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