Railcar Repair (Carman) - Missoula, MT

BNSF Railway•Missoula, MT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Railcar Repair (Carman) works in BNSF Railway’s Mechanical Department to maintain and repair railcars, supporting their safe and efficient operation. This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week, subject to seniority and governed by a union agreement. The assigned shift may be one of three 8-hour shifts; mechanical shops operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Travel is minimal, and company-paid on-the-job training is provided. Work takes place in a safety-sensitive environment and may involve extreme weather, uneven surfaces, loud noises, fumes, and heavy or moving machinery. Employees are expected to follow safety rules and policies, participate in safety conversations, wear required personal protective equipment, raise concerns, and respond appropriately in emergencies. The position requires union membership in the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen, with dues required under the union agreement. New hires have a 60-day probationary period; apprentices have a 120-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 stated start date.
Be able to report for duty at the designated work location and work the assigned shift and hours.
Be able to work safely in the described conditions.
Read, write, and communicate in English, including speaking, hearing, and understanding.
Lift and carry up to 50 pounds without assistance.
Possess a valid driver’s license.
Visually distinguish red, blue, green, yellow, and lunar (clear) light.
Differentiate between verbal and non-verbal sounds, such as signals and alarms, and comprehend verbal communication in the work environment.
Use hands and hand tools for holding, grasping, turning, and pulling.
Climb ladders and get on and off equipment.
Occasionally work at various heights, including making repairs on top of railcars.
Bend, walk, stand, and sit occasionally with breaks.
Follow safety policies and procedures and wear required personal protective equipment.
Join the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen and pay union dues as required by the union agreement.

Responsibilities

Inspect railcar frames, bodies, safety appliances, and wheels for holes, cracks, and other defects to ensure equipment is in good repair.
Maintain, replace, inspect, and repair air-brake components and ensure air-brake system equipment complies with current regulations.
Operate electrical and gas welding equipment and acetylene/MAPP torches to join metals and alloys and to cut and shape metal parts.
Operate specialized off-highway motor vehicles, including forklifts, mobile cranes, track mobiles, and UTVs.
Follow safety regulations, rules, and policies; wear required safety equipment; respond to safety concerns; and act in emergencies.