Track Maintenance; Laborer, Truck Driver, Welder Minneapolis, MN

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 (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 in:
  • 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 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.

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.

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

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 (whether monetary, through sponsorship, or otherwise) in obtaining, maintaining, or extending employment authorization (including H‑1B, STEM OPT/CPT, or TN nonimmigrant status).
• 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 (speak, hear, and understand) English.
• Able to lift and carry up to 60 lbs occasionally.
• Possess a valid state‑issued driver’s license.
• Able to visually distinguish colors – red, blue, green, yellow, and lunar (clear)…