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General Information

Client
BNSF Railway
Job Category
Service / Repair
City
Kingman
State
Arizona
Work Style
Onsite

Job Description & Requirements

The Mechanic Heavy Equipment (Traveling) position is based in Kingman, AZ. The salary range is $8,726.19 per month, with an annual salary ranging from approximately $104,714 to $136,000, depending on hours worked and other factors. This position involves extensive travel across various locations, maintaining and repairing heavy equipment to ensure operational efficiency.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Maintain and repair BNSF’s fleet of equipment.
  • Disassemble, repair, modify, manufacture, overhaul, and troubleshoot equipment, including hydraulic, pneumatic, and fuel systems, as well as driveline components and final/planetary drive systems.
  • Operate equipment and use manual, electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic tools, including welders and cutting torches, to perform necessary maintenance and repairs.

Required Experience

  • Minimum of two years verifiable mechanical work experience or training.
  • At least one year of verifiable training and/or experience working with gasoline and diesel engines on large, industrial equipment.
  • Three months minimum of verifiable training and/or experience with electrical and/or gas welding.
  • One year minimum of verifiable training and/or experience with electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic diagrams, and schematics.
  • Ability to use hand tools to perform activities involving holding, grasping, turning, and pulling.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 60 lbs occasionally.
  • Ability to work in diverse and extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow, sleet).
  • Able to work on uneven surfaces, and around loud noises, fumes, and heavy/moving machinery.
  • 21 years of age or older  

Required Education

  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Possess or be able to obtain a valid Class B CDL with air brake endorsements within 60 days of employment, with the potential for a Class A CDL if required.
  • Able to distinguish between colors (red, blue, green, yellow) and understand verbal and non-verbal signals and alarms.

Work Environment
The work environment involves safety-sensitive conditions. The role requires working in diverse and extreme weather conditions, walking and performing tasks on uneven surfaces, and being around loud noises, fumes, and heavy/moving machinery. Safety regulations and protocols must be strictly followed at all times.

Location of this Position
Kingman, AZ

About the Company
BNSF Railway is one of the largest U.S. railroads, transporting freight across 28 western states and three Canadian provinces. The company prioritizes a culture of safety, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of the team, you will contribute to the movement of essential goods, helping power communities across the country and the world. BNSF is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and fostering an environment where all employees can achieve their full potential.