Track Maintenance; Laborer, Truck Driver, Welder - Aberdeen, SD & Morris, MN

Be part of a team that values safety, inclusion, and excellence

We are one of the largest U.S. railroads transporting the nation’s freight across 28 western states and 3 Canadian provinces. As a member of our team, you will play a role in supporting the movement of essential products and materials that help feed, clothe, supply, and power communities throughout America and the world.

We are committed to a culture where all employees are included, belong, and have equal opportunity to achieve their full potential. Come make a difference with us!

Job Location: Aberdeen

Other Potential Locations: Aberdeen, SD;
Morris, MN

Anticipated

Start Date:

04/06/2026

Number of Positions: 4

Salary Range: Entry rate is approx. $36.30 - $40.45/hr

Apply early as this job may be removed or filled prior to the closing date, which is approximately seven (7) days after the posting date.

Embark on a fulfilling career at BNSF Railway, where joining our Engineering Department means contributing to the backbone of our nation's rail infrastructure. As a member of our Track Maintenance Team, you'll play a vital role in constructing, inspecting, and repairing tracks and other railroad assets and maintaining our railway corridors.

These are a full‑time (40hrs/wk) position and is subject to on‑call, overtime, nights, alternating shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Travel is required to (and remain at) job sites for extended periods, sometimes for days or weeks at a time, in the designated seniority region.

Residency Requirement: Maintenance of Way employees must reside within their hired district for the duration of employment. Employees are required to:

• Maintain residency within the hired district or within 50 miles of a designated BNSF depot serving that district.
• Notify and obtain written approval from BNSF before any change of residence outside of the hired district.
• Failure to comply may result:
  • Loss of travel pay benefits
  • Repayment of previously paid travel expenses
  • Impact to employment status

Training for this position is company‑paid on‑the‑job and classroom training and will include travel to the BNSF Training Center.

Track Maintenance Repair and Installation: repair and rebuild railroad trackas well as perform maintenance by pulling spikes, cutting, welding, or drilling rail. This also includes maintaining a clean right of way by removing hazards such as brush, trees, vegetation, litter, and cargo spillage.

Maintain Track‑bed: which includes manually compressing ballast, remove/install ties and replacing, cutting, and adjusting rail in addition to lifting and carrying materials with assistance.

Operate Equipment: which includes using power hand tools such as electric, pneumatic, or hydraulic as well as non‑powered hand tools.

• Examples of tools used: drills, impact wrenches, jacks, power saws, grinders, shovels, picks, and saws.

Truck Driver and Maintenance: duties include operation of 26K+lb trucks and ensure proper truck and equipment maintenance and record keeping.

Welder: duties include welding, grinding, and cutting rail, learning, understanding, and following BNSF welding procedures as well as maintaining records and time sheets. In addition to operating welding trucks safely and efficiently, taking proper precautions to reduce fire risks, responsibilities may also include ordering material which includes welding supplies, grinding stones, reports, and safety.

Daily work: is conducted in a safety sensitive environment where the working conditions can include diverse and extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow, and sleet), walking and performing work on uneven surfaces, working around loud noises, fumes, and heavy/moving machinery.

BNSF prioritizes safety: as a core value of how we do business. Our employees engage in daily safety conversations to achieve our vision. In addition, they must adhere to safety regulations, rules, and policies, including wearing safety equipment, responding to concerns, and taking action in emergencies.

The duties and responsibilities in this posting are representative categories to be used in deciding whether to apply for this position. This is not an exhaustive list…