Construction Structural Maintenance Bridge and Building; Helper​/Driver- Hannibal, MO or Quincy, IL

Construction Structural Maintenance Bridge and Building (Helper/Driver) - Hannibal, MO or Quincy, IL

Job Location: Quincy

Other Potential Locations: Quincy, IL

Anticipated

Start Date:

05/04/2026

Number of Positions: 2

Salary Range: Entry rate is approx. $37.24-$37.39/hr

This is a full-time (40 hrs/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.

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 repair of railroad bridges, tunnels, culverts, and other structures.
• Repair timber bridges, trestles, and tunnel supports, and repair/replacing 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, rig materials for hoisting, and operate company vehicles as directed.
• Work in a safety‑sensitive environment where weather conditions can include hot, cold, rain, snow, and sleet; perform work on uneven surfaces, 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 (including H-1B, STEM OPT/CPT, or TN nonimmigrant status).
• 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 using 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 carry up to 90 pounds without assistance.

Membership is with the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees - Division of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (BMWED) and union dues are required per union agreement.

Seniority district transfers are handled per union agreement, are seniority based and require Director approval.

Benefits vary by union collective bargaining agreement. A range of health care options for you and your dependents including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, mental health, wellness coaching, 2nd opinion services, and high‑quality care network options. You will also have life insurance, provided at no cost to you.

Railroad Retirement program and competitive 401(k) plan to help you meet your retirement goals.

Family benefits including parental and pediatric support, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, and spending accounts.

Access to discounts on travel, gym memberships, and more.

All positions require pre‑employment background verification, medical review and pre‑employment drug screen. Federal authority requires BNSF employees, whose work requires unescorted access to secure areas of port facilities, to obtain a TWIC.

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.

Nearest Major Market: Hannibal

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