Mechanic Heavy Equipment (Traveling) Dilworth, MN

Salary Range : Pay rate is $9,075.24 / mo with approx. annual salary of $108,902 to $136,000

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.

Submission of a resume is required.

Embark on a fulfilling career at BNSF Railway, where joining our Engineering Department means contributing to the backbone of our nation's rail infrastructure. The Mechanic Heavy Equipment (Traveling) position involves maintaining and repairing critical machinery across various locations, ensuring operational efficiency and safety by minimizing equipment downtime.

This is a full-time position, pay is monthly based on the current union agreement. Shifts are Monday through Friday (10-hour shifts), with overtime after ten hours. Subject to alternating shifts or starting times, nights, on-call, weekends, overtime, and holidays.

The monthly pay rate for a new hire Traveling Mechanic will be approximately $8,726.19. On average, employees starting out as new hire Traveling Mechanic will earn $104,714.28 to $112,629 per year. Based on business needs in your location or district, earning potential could grow to $136,000+ depending on hours worked and other factors. Again, this is an average based on hours worked, pay rates, and other factors.

Extensive travel is required to job sites on the designated seniority region and states.

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 :

Maintaining and repairing the fleet of equipment operated by BNSF.

Disassembling, repairing, modifying, manufacturing, overhauling, and troubleshooting roadway maintenance equipment, including hydraulic (and associated components), pneumatic air (and associated components), systems, and fuel (gasoline and diesel) systems, driveline components, and final / planetary drive systems.

Operating equipment and using a variety of manual, electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic tools, as well as welders and cutting torches, to perform / verify necessary maintenance and repairs.

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 not currently available and there is a 60-day probationary period.