Track Maintenance - Laborer Brush, Colorado (District 400)

BNSF Railway • Brush, CO

266d • $34

About The Position

Join BNSF Railway as a Track Maintenance Laborer in Brush, Colorado, where you will be part of a team that values safety, diversity, and excellence. As a member of our Track Maintenance Team, you will play a vital role in constructing, inspecting, and repairing tracks and other railroad assets, maintaining our railway corridors. This full-time position requires on-call availability, overtime, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays. You will be required to travel to job sites for extended periods, sometimes for days or weeks at a time. Training for this position is company-paid and includes on-the-job and classroom training at the BNSF Training Center.

Requirements

• Must be able to work in the US without company sponsorship.
• At least 18 years of age by the anticipated start date.
• Possess a valid state-issued driver's license.
• Ability to report for duty at the designated work location.
• Able to work safely in the specified working conditions.
• Able to work the required shifts and hours.
• Able to meet travel requirements and remain on job sites for extended periods.
• Able to lift and carry up to 60 lbs occasionally.
• Able to visually distinguish colors and discriminate between verbal and non-verbal sounds.
• Able to use hands for activities involving holding, grasping, turning, and pulling.
• Occasionally climb on/off equipment and perform physical activities such as bending, walking, standing, and sitting.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in track maintenance or related field.
• Familiarity with safety regulations in a railroad environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform track maintenance repair and installation, including pulling spikes, cutting, welding, or drilling rail.
• Maintain a clean right of way by removing hazards such as brush, trees, vegetation, litter, and cargo spillage.
• Manually compress ballast, remove/install ties, and replace, cut, and adjust rail.
• Lift and carry materials with assistance.
• Operate power hand tools such as electric, pneumatic, or hydraulic tools, as well as non-powered hand tools.
• Conduct daily work in a safety-sensitive environment under diverse and extreme weather conditions.
• Engage in daily safety conversations and adhere to safety regulations, rules, and policies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care options including medical, dental, vision, and mental health services.
• Life insurance provided at no cost.
• Railroad Retirement program and competitive 401(k) plan.
• Family benefits including parental support and adoption reimbursement.
• Access to discounts on travel and gym memberships.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• Education Level: No Education Listed