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General Information

Client
BNSF Railway
Job Category
Construction
City
Scottsbluff
State
Nebraska
Work Style
Field

Job Description & Requirements

Be part of a team that values safety, diversity, and excellence. This is a full-time (40 hrs/wk) position with a pay range of approximately $35.81-$35.95/hr. As a member of BNSF’s Construction - Structural Maintenance Bridge and Building Team, you will contribute to maintaining and constructing railroad infrastructure, ensuring structural integrity and safety. The position is subject to on-call, overtime, nights, alternating shifts, weekends, and holidays. Training for this position is company-paid on-the-job and classroom training.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Perform construction, maintenance, and repair of railroad bridges, tunnels, culverts, and other structures.
  • Repair timber bridges, trestles, and tunnel supports, and repair/replacing structural steel members of bridges.
  • Place and finish concrete surfaces and perform conventional carpentry work.
  • Read blueprints to determine required materials and dimensions, layout work, and mark cutting and assembly lines.
  • Assemble, cut, shape materials, fasten with appropriate fasteners, rig materials for hoisting, and operate company vehicles as directed.

Required Experience:

  • Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or ability to obtain one within the first 60 days of employment.
  • 21 years old or older 
  • Ability to work safely in diverse and extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow, sleet), and around loud noises, fumes, and heavy/moving machinery.
  • Ability to work at heights and use fall protection equipment.
  • Ability to read, write, and communicate in English, including issuing and acting on oral instructions.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 90 pounds without assistance and perform physical tasks such as stooping, bending, and walking on uneven surfaces.

Location of this Position:

Scottsbluff, NE

Work Environment:

  • The daily work environment includes diverse and extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow, sleet) and involves walking and performing tasks on uneven surfaces.
  • Working around loud noises, fumes, and heavy/moving machinery is also part of the role.

About the Company:

BNSF Railway is one of the largest U.S. railroads, transporting freight across 28 western states and 3 Canadian provinces. We prioritize safety, diversity, and inclusion in our workforce, offering equal opportunities for all employees to achieve their full potential. Our Engineering Department plays a crucial role in maintaining and expanding the nation's rail infrastructure, ensuring vital goods and materials are moved efficiently across the country