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

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.

Job Location:Quincy
Other Potential Locations:Quincy, IL
Anticipated

Start Date:

05/04/2026
Number of Positions:2
Salary Range:Entry rate is approx. $38.64-$38.79/hr

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.

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

Key responsibilities may include:

Performing construction, maintenance, and repairing of railroad bridges, tunnels, culverts, and other structures.

Repairing timber bridges, trestles, and tunnel supports, and repairing/replacing structural steel members of bridges.

Placing and finishing concrete surfaces and performing conventional carpentry work.

Reading blueprints to determine required materials and dimensions, lay out work, and mark cutting and assembly lines.

Assembling , cutting, shaping materials, fastening with appropriate fasteners, rigging materials for hoisting, and operating 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.

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.

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.

• 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).
• 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 toworkthe 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 usehands, hand tools, and power toolsto perform activities involving holding, grasping, turning, and pulling.
• Able to lift and carry up to 90 pounds without assistance.

Union 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.

• 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…