Track Maintenance; Laborer, Truck Driver, Welder - District South

Track Maintenance (Laborer, Truck Driver, Welder) - 200 District South

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!

Billings, MT
Other Potential Locations:
Billings, MT;
Dickinson, ND;
Sheridan, WY

Anticipated

Start Date:

05/04/2026
Number of Positions: 8
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.

This is a full-time (40 hrs/wk) position and is subject to on-call, overtime, nights, alternates 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.

Track Maintenance Repair and Installation: repair and rebuild railroad track as 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.

• Able to work now and in the future without BNSF’s assistance in obtaining, maintaining, or extending employment authorization.
• Able to work in the US without company sponsorship now and in the future.
• Ability to report for duty at the designated work location.
• Able to work safely in the listed working conditions and shift/hours and meet the travel requirements.
• Able to read, write and communicate in English.
• Able to lift and carry up to 60 lbs occasionally.
• Possess a valid state-issued driver’s license.
• Able to visually distinguish colors.
• Ability to differentiate between verbal and non-verbal sounds.
• Able to use hands to perform activities involving holding, grasping, turning, and pulling.
• Bend, walk, stand and sit for extended time, occasionally climb on and off equipment; use hand tools.
• Comply with safety policies, procedures, and rules, including wearing all required personal protective equipment.

Union membership is with the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees (BMWE) and union dues are required per union agreement.

• A range of health care options for you and your dependents.
• A Railroad Retirement program and competitive 401(k) plan.
• Family benefits including parental and pediatric support, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.
• Access to discounts on travel, gym memberships and more.

BNSF Railway is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.