Track Maintenance - Laborer- Sugar Creek, MO

Track Maintenance - Laborer - Sugar Creek, MO

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.

Job Location: Sugar Creek

Other Potential Locations: Sugar Creek, MO

Anticipated

Start Date:

08/03/2026

Number of Positions: 1

Salary Range: Entry rate approx. $36.30/hr

Full-time (40 hrs/wk) position and subject to on-call, overtime, nights, alternating shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Travel is required to job sites for extended periods, sometimes days or weeks, 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: Company-paid on-the-job and classroom training, including travel to the BNSF Training Center.

Key Responsibilities:

• Track maintenance repair and installation; repair and rebuild railroad track and perform maintenance by pulling spikes, cutting, welding, or drilling rail. Also maintain a clean right of way by removing hazards such as brush, trees, vegetation, litter, and cargo spillage.
• Maintain trackbed; manually compress ballast, remove/install ties, replace, cut, and adjust rail, and lift and carry materials with assistance.
• Operate equipment – power hand tools such as electric, pneumatic or hydraulic tools (drills, impact wrenches, jacks, power saws and grinders) as well as non-powered hand tools and shovels, picks, saws, and grinders.
• Daily work conducted in a safety-sensitive environment with diverse and extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow, sleet), uneven surfaces, loud noises, fumes, 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. 60-day probationary period.

The duties and responsibilities are representative categories, not exhaustive.

Basic Qualifications:

• Able to work now and in the future without BNSF’s assistance in obtaining or extending employment authorization.
• At least 18 years of age or will be by the anticipated start date.
• Possess a valid state-issued driver’s license.
• Ability to report for duty at the designated work location.
• Able to work safely in the above working conditions.
• Able to work the above shift/hours.
• Able to meet the above travel requirements.
• Able to read, write and communicate in English.
• Available to travel to and remain on job sites in the designated seniority region for extended periods.
• Able to lift and carry up to 60 lbs occasionally.
• Able to visually distinguish colors (red, blue, green, yellow, and clear light).
• Ability to discriminate and differentiate between verbal and non-verbal sounds (signals, alarms) in the work environment.
• Able to use hands to perform activities involving holding, grasping, turning, and pulling.
• Occasionally climb on/off equipment.
• Bend, walk, stand, and sit for extended time, use hand tools.
• Follow safety policies and procedures along with rules compliance; wear required personal protective equipment.
• Maintain residency within the hired district or within 50 miles of a designated BNSF depot serving that district.

Union Membership: with the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees (BMWE) and union dues are required per union agreement.

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

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