Mechanical Shop Laborer - Pasco, WA

BNSF Railway • Pasco, WA

4d • $59,138 - $73,923 • Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Shop Laborer supports skilled mechanics with maintenance and repair work on locomotives and other equipment, helping ensure the safe and reliable operation of trains. The role involves maintaining clean and orderly work areas and using industrial maintenance equipment in a shop environment. Company-paid on-the-job training is provided. Travel is minimal. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position. Shifts are assigned according to seniority and a union agreement and may include overtime, nights, alternating shifts, weekends, and holidays. Mechanical shops operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The role has a 120-working-day probationary period. Relocation assistance is not available.

Requirements

• Be able to work now and in the future without BNSF assistance in obtaining, maintaining, or extending employment authorization.
• Be at least 18 years old, or turn 18 by the anticipated start date.
• Possess a valid state-issued driver's license.
• Be able to report for duty at the designated work location and work the specified shift and hours.
• Be able to work safely in the described conditions, including exposure to diverse and extreme weather, uneven surfaces, loud noises, fumes, and heavy or moving machinery.
• Read, write, 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.
• Follow safety policies and procedures and wear required personal protective equipment.
• Join the National Conference of Fireman and Oilers union and pay dues as required by the union agreement.

Responsibilities

• Keep work areas clean and orderly and operate industrial maintenance equipment within a shop environment.
• Operate forklifts, mobile cranes, track mobiles, shop tractors, and power hand tools.
• Sand, fuel, and clean locomotives.
• Clean and organize shop work areas, including sweeping and cleaning work surfaces, storing parts, and emptying and discarding garbage.
• Operate power-driven equipment such as vacuum cleaners, electric brooms, and steam cleaning guns.
• Follow safety rules, policies, and applicable federal and state regulations; wear required personal protective equipment, respond to safety concerns, and take appropriate action in emergencies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision care options for employees and dependents.
• Telemedicine, mental health services, wellness coaching, second-opinion services, and high-quality 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 training.

What This Job Offers

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