Track Maintenance - Laborer - Blythevil, AR

Track Maintenance - Laborer – Blytheville, AR – BNSF Railway

We are one of the largest U.S. railroads transporting freight. As a member of our team, you will support the movement of essential products. Our culture values safety, inclusion, and excellence.

Job Location: Blytheville, AR
Other Potential Locations: Blytheville, AR
Anticipated

Start Date:

03/09/2025
Number of Positions: 2
Salary Range: Approx. $36.30/hr
Schedule: Full-time (40 hrs/wk), subject to on-call, overtime, nights, alternating shifts, weekends, holidays
Travel: Required to job sites for extended periods

• Repair and rebuild railroad track, including pulling spikes, cutting, welding, or drilling rail.
• Maintain a clean right of way by removing hazards such as brush, trees, vegetation, litter, and cargo spillage.
• Manually compress ballast, remove/install ties, replace or adjust rail, and lift and carry materials with assistance.
• Operate equipment such as electric, pneumatic or hydraulic hand tools and non‑powered tools.
• Perform work in safety‑sensitive environments with extreme weather, uneven surfaces, loud noises, fumes, and heavy machinery.

• Legal employment authorization without BNSF assistance.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Valid state‑issued driver’s license.
• Ability to report for duty at the designated work location.
• Ability to work safely in the described conditions.
• Ability to work the above shift/hours.
• Travel requirements.
• English reading, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 60 lbs.
• Color vision (red, blue, green, yellow).
• Verbal and non‑verbal sound discrimination.
• Use of hands for tasks, occasional climbing, bending, walking, standing, sitting.
• Follow safety policies and wear required PPE.
• Union membership with BMWE required; union dues applicable.

• Health care options including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, mental health, wellness coaching.
• Life insurance at no cost.
• Railroad Retirement program and 401(k) plan.
• Family benefits including parental support, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, and spending accounts.
• Access to travel, gym memberships, and more discounts.
• Benefits vary by union collective bargaining agreement.

All positions require pre‑employment background verification, medical review, and pre‑employment drug screen. TWIC may be required for secured areas.

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.