Mechanical Shop Laborer - Brainerd, MN
About The Position
The Mechanical Shop Laborer assists skilled mechanics with maintenance and repair work on locomotives and other equipment, supporting the safe and reliable operation of trains. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, and includes company-paid on-the-job training. Shift assignments are governed by seniority-based union agreements and may involve overtime, nights, alternating shifts, weekends, and holidays. Mechanical shops operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Travel is minimal. The position has a 120-working-day probationary period, and relocation assistance is not available. Work takes place in a safety-sensitive shop environment and can involve diverse and extreme weather, uneven surfaces, loud noises, fumes, and heavy or moving machinery. Employees must follow safety policies and applicable regulations, wear required personal protective equipment, participate in safety practices, respond to concerns, and take appropriate action in emergencies. Union membership in the National Conference of Fireman and Oilers is required, with dues per 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 18 years old, or turn 18 by the anticipated start date.
- Possess a valid state-issued driver's license.
- Be able to report to the designated work location and work the stated shift and hours.
- Be able to work safely in the described conditions.
- 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.
- Follow safety policies and procedures and wear required personal protective equipment.
- Join the National Conference of Fireman and Oilers, with union dues required per the union agreement.
Responsibilities
- Keep work areas clean and orderly and operate industrial maintenance equipment in a shop environment.
- Operate forklifts, mobile cranes, track mobiles, shop tractors, and power hand tools.
- Sand, fuel, and clean locomotives; clean and organize shop areas by sweeping, cleaning work surfaces, storing parts, and disposing of garbage.
- Operate power-driven equipment such as vacuum cleaners, electric brooms, and steam-cleaning guns.
- Follow safety policies and procedures, wear required personal protective equipment, respond to safety concerns, and take appropriate action in emergencies.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Telemedicine, mental health, wellness coaching, second-opinion services, and care network options
- Life insurance at no cost to the employee
- Railroad Retirement program
- 401(k) plan
- Parental and pediatric support
- Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement
- Spending accounts
- Discounts on travel and gym memberships
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
