• Job Description

  Req#: 93512

  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: System - TBD
  Anticipated Start Date: 08/16/2025
  Number of Positions: 1
  Salary Range: $92,300 - $103,400
  Salary Band: 28; 29

  We are committed to a culture where all employees are included, belong, and have equal opportunity to achieve their full potential. Career development is a lifelong process. That's one of the many exciting and rewarding aspects of working on our railroad. Regardless of where we work or what we do, we always have an opportunity to continue to learn and grow.

  SAFETY

  At BNSF, Safety is a core value of how we do business. Each and every day, our employees are committed to approach one another about safety, which is key in realizing our vision. Employees are also expected to comply with company and federal safety & health regulations, safety rules & policies, as well as procedures that guide work practices to reduce risk to exposure. Such work practices include but are not limited to wearing required safety equipment, responding to safety concerns, and taking appropriate actions in the event of an emergency.

  DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

  • 100%-Extensive travel across BNSF network operating attended or hyrail track testing systems
  • Hands-on repair/maintenance of track testing systems
  • Audit quality of data produced by track testing systems and perform track defect review and validation
  • Plan and coordinate testing operations with Division and System Engineering and Operations personnel
  • Support field Engineering employees with questions/concerns related to test data
  • Perform other special assignments/duties, as required

  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.

  WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Extreme all-weather conditions

  • Walk and perform work on uneven surfaces

  • Safety-sensitive work environment

  • Loud noise and fumes

  • Work on or around heavy and moving machinery

  BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • Able to perform mechanical/ air/ hydraulic/ electrical/ software/ hardware repairs inside and outside of equipment.

  • Proficiency w/ software programs and reporting tools including, but not limited to, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, EVIC2, Tableau, PDF Geometry Strip Charts.

  • Self-directed, motivated and have good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Must have the ability to communicate well, on technical as well as practical level with all echelons of employees
  • Must be safety conscious and able to support and contribute to a strong safety process
  • Must be willing and able to travel extensively to various locations in a geographic region
  • Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)

  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • 1 year minimum of track maintenance and/or track inspection experience (Ex. Previous MOW Foreman, Track Supervisor/Inspector, or Operations FLS experience)
  • Knowledge of safe railroad operations and practices
  • Thorough understanding of FRA regulations and BNSF Engineering Instructions regarding track inspection and maintenance policies.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or other engineering/construction management related field

  TRAVEL
  100%-Extensive travel across BNSF network

  RELOCATION

  Not typically offered for this position (System wide - Location TBD)

  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, disability or protected veteran status.

  SF: Internal Posting Only | [[mfield5]] | Operations - Engineering | Fort Worth, TX | 76131

• About the company

  The Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Company is the largest freight railroad network in North America.

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