Construction - Structural Maintenance Bridge and Building; Helper​/Driver - District Houston, TX

Construction - Structural Maintenance Bridge and Building (Helper/Driver) - District 800 Houston, TX

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: Houston
Other Potential Locations: Houston, TX
Anticipated

Start Date:

08/03/2026
Number of Positions: 2
Salary Range: Entry rate is approx. $37.24-$37.39/hr

Apply early as this job may be removed or filled prior to the closing date, which is approximately seven 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 Construction - Structural Maintenance Bridge and Building Team, you'll play a vital role in constructing, inspecting, and maintaining bridges and buildings to ensure structural integrity and safety.

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

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

• Perform construction, maintenance, and repairing of railroad bridges, tunnels, culverts, and other structures.
• Repair timber bridges, trestles, and tunnel supports, and repair/replace structural steel members of bridges.
• Place and finish concrete surfaces and perform conventional carpentry work.
• Read blueprints to determine required materials and dimensions, lay out work, and mark cutting and assembly lines.
• Assemble, cut, shape materials, fasten with appropriate fasteners, rigging materials for hoisting, and operate company vehicles as directed.
• 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.
• Adhere to safety regulations, rules, and policies, including wearing safety equipment, responding to concerns, and taking action in emergencies.

Relocation assistance is not available and there is a 60-day probationary period.

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 of the position’s duties.

At BNSF Railway, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, showcasing their skills, experiences and development. We provide resources and tools to help you reach your full potential, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.

• Able to work now and in the future without BNSF’s assistance in obtaining, maintaining, or extending employment authorization.
• 21 years old or older.
• Must have valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), or be able to obtain one within the first 60 days of employment.
• Able to work safely in the above working conditions.
• Able to work safely at heights and using fall protection equipment.
• Able to work the above shift/hours.
• Able to meet the above travel requirements.
• Able to read, write and communicate (speak, hear and understand) English, as well as issue and act on oral instructions clearly and accurately with email, text, telephone and other methods of communication.
• Able to stoop, bend, walk on uneven surfaces; walk, stand, bend, lift, sit for extended time.
• Able to use hands, hand tools and power tools to perform activities involving holding, grasping, turning, and pulling.
• Able to lift and…