Mechanical Foreman I - Barstow, CA

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Date: Sep 17, 2024

Location: Barstow, CA, US, 92311

Company: BNSF

Apply early as this job may be removed or filled prior to the closing date, which is approximately seven (7) days after the posting date.

 

Job Location: Barstow
Other Potential Locations: Barstow, CA 
Anticipated Start Date: 10/16/2024
Number of Positions: 3 
Salary Range: $96,915

 

 

 Who we are and what we do

Do you want to be a part of something that really matters? Team BNSF includes professionals focused on safety and service that play a vital role in delivering the nation's freight.  Together, we help move goods and materials that sustain life and support local, national and global economies. Our rail network is one of the largest freight railroads, spanning 28 western states and serving three Canadian provinces.

 

What we believe

At BNSF, our Vision and Values drive who we are, not only in our words, but also our actions. BNSF is committed to our foundational values of equality and inclusion. As members of the BNSF community, our employees are entitled to:

  • be treated with dignity and respect.
  • have equal access to tools, resources, training and development opportunities.
  • have equal opportunity to achieve their full potential.

 

We model the way through our leadership, our BNSF Diversity Councils, our eclectic Business Resource Groups, our deep involvement and investment in the communities we serve and through training programs. Our actions create an inclusive, open and collaborative workplace that encourages diverse perspectives in all interactions.

-BNSF

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Directly supervise shop craft employees to safely execute terminal or shop operating plan.
  • Ensure labor and equipment is positioned to inspect, test and repair equipment to meet the needs of the daily plan.
  • Prepare and conduct job safety briefings with all employees.
  • Provide periodic updates to General Foreman to ensure daily plan requirements are met.
  • Schedule repairs away from terminal to ensure equipment is returned to service quickly.
  • Provide technical support to apprentice employees.
  • Provide information to assess equipment damage and derailment recovery processes.
  • Ensure compliance with BNSF’s employment policies, safety rules, scheduled agreements and Association of American Railroads (AAR)/Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations.
  • Conduct operational testing to support safety action plans.
  • Shift, week-end and holiday work is required.

 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Must be proficient in coordinating information from several sources to move cars and locomotives.
  • Must supervise and motivate scheduled (union represented) employees.
  • Candidate must demonstrate initiative and decisiveness and be able to inspire others to excel.
  • Must have basic accounting and computer skills and possess technical ability to conduct analysis of computer generated reports.
  • Must be able to work well under pressure and tight deadlines and handle conflict resolution.
  • Capable of working in a shop or field environment, climbing ladders and walking on uneven surfaces safely.
  • First Line Supervisor (FLS) certified.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Basic knowledge of locomotive and/or freight car maintenance practices including American Association of Railroads (AAR), Federal Railroad Association (FRA) equipment repair regulations and BNSF Policies and Procedures.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
  • Candidate must have previous mechanical department or equivalent industry experience.
  • Basic knowledge of railroad craft union agreements.
  • Basic skills in the use of Microsoft desktop applications including Excel, Word and Power Point.
  • Basic knowledge of company operations relative to the Mechanical Department.

 

RELOCATION:   Relocation assistance may be offered for this position.

 

TRAVEL:  Travel may be required for this position.

BENEFITS

BNSF offers competitive benefit programs and services including, but not limited to 

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Railroad Retirement
  • Life Insurance
  • Incentive Compensation Plan (ICP)
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION ELEMENTS

  •     Criminal history 
  •     Last 7 years of driving history
  •     Last 5 years of employment history to include military service
  •     Social Security number
  •     Education
MEDICAL REVIEW ELEMENTS:
  •     Medical evaluation
  •     Drug Screen
  •     Other elements as needed
DRUG TEST ELEMENTS:
BNSF is committed to a safe and drug free work place and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. All new hires are required to undergo a hair drug test which detects the presence of illegal drugs for months prior to testing. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping BNSF safe and drug free.
 
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC): Federal authority requires BNSF employees, whose work requires unescorted access to secure areas of port facilities, to obtain a TWIC. A TWIC is a condition of employment for such positions and requires candidates to those positions to submit to a TSA security assessment (to include, but not limited to, providing: biographic information; identity documents; fingerprints; digital photograph). More information is available at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/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, or protected veteran status.

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