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The Mechanic Heavy Equipment (Traveling) position at BNSF Railway offers a monthly pay rate of $8,726.19, with an approximate annual salary ranging from $104,714 to $136,000 based on business needs, hours worked, and other factors. This full-time, unionized role involves extensive travel across designated regions and requires working in diverse weather conditions. The position includes company-paid training, both on-the-job and in the classroom, and is located in Fort Madison, Iowa.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair the fleet of equipment operated by BNSF.
• Disassemble, repair, modify, manufacture, overhaul, and troubleshoot equipment, including hydraulic, pneumatic, and fuel systems, driveline components, and final/planetary drive systems.
• Operate equipment and use a variety of manual, electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic tools to perform necessary maintenance and repairs.
• Engage in daily safety conversations and adhere to safety regulations, rules, and policies.
• Perform work in a safety-sensitive environment with various physical tasks, including lifting up to 60 lbs and working on uneven surfaces, around loud noises, and with heavy machinery.

Required Experience

• Minimum of two years of verifiable mechanical work experience or training.
• At least one year of verifiable experience working with gasoline and diesel engines on large, industrial equipment.
• Three months of verifiable experience with electrical and/or gas welding.
• One year of verifiable experience with electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic diagrams and schematics.
• Ability to differentiate between verbal and non-verbal sounds (signals, alarms, etc.) and understand verbal communication in the work environment.
• A minimum of a Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), with air brake endorsements, or the ability to obtain one within the first 60 days of employment.
• 21 years of age or older  

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a safety-sensitive environment where conditions can include extreme weather, walking on uneven surfaces, exposure to loud noises, fumes, and heavy/moving machinery.
• Shifts are Monday through Friday (10-hour shifts), with overtime after ten hours, and may include alternating shifts, nights, on-call duties, weekends, and holidays.
• Extensive travel to various job sites within the designated region.

Location of This Position
Fort Madison, Iowa

About the Company
BNSF Railway is one of the largest U.S. railroads, transporting freight across 28 western states and 3 Canadian provinces. The company is committed to diversity, safety, and inclusion, creating a workplace where employees belong and have equal opportunities to reach their full potential. BNSF plays a key role in supporting the movement of essential products and materials that power communities globally.