Pipefitter (Sheetmetal Worker)

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Job Location:Chicago
Other Potential Locations:Chicago, IL
Anticipated Start Date:02/12/2024
Number of Positions:2
Salary Range:Entry rate is approx. $31.70/hr with annual pay of $65,936 - $78,499 with 3 - 5 years seniority.

All communication with applicants will be done via email. Please check your email on a daily basis.

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 andservice 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 serveand through training programs. Our actions create an inclusive, open and collaborative workplace that encourages diverse perspectives in all interactions.

SAFETY

At BNSF, Safety is a core value of how we do business.Each and everyday, our employees are committed to approachingone 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

This position is responsible for inspectingand properly repairingplumbing of locomotive systems to include air brake, exhaust system, lube oil, cooling water, air compressor, radiators, and fuel systems.Additional responsibilities include the following:

• Cut, shape, and modify items utilizing various methods (e.g. seaming, riveting, brazing, or welding)

• Utilize pipethreaders, pipe bending, pipe coupling, sheet metal brakes, shears, snaps, metal cutting saws, drills, wire feed welders, oxygen/acetylene cutting torches, and repair various components of locomotives

• Inspect and properly repairlocomotive air, water, gas, oil, sand and steampiping

• Install, disassemble/assemble, repair/replace locomotive and diesel engine components

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 onuneven surfaces

• Safety sensitive work environment

• May be required to handle hazardous materials

• Loud noise and fumes

• Work onor around heavy/moving machinery

SHIFTS/HOURS

• Full-time (40hrs/wk)

• Subject seniority and governed by union agreement

• Assigned shift maybe one of three 8-hour shifts

• Mechanical shops operate 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 18 years of age, or will be by the anticipated start date listed above

• 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

• Abilityto read, write and communicate (speak, hear and understand) English

• Abilityto lift and carry up to50lbs

• Abilityto visually distinguish colors - red, blue, green, yellow and lunar (clear light)

• Ability to discriminate and differentiate between verbal and non-verbal sounds (signals, alarms, etc.) in the work environment.

• Ability to use handsanduse hand toolsto perform activities involving holding, grasping, turning and pulling

• Ability toclimb ladders and get on/off equipment

• Ability tooccasionallywork at various heights including making repairs on topoflocomotives

• Ability tobend, walk, standandsitoccasionally with breaks

• Follow safety policies and procedures; wear required personal protective equipment

TRAINING

• Company paid on-the-job(Apprenticeship)

RELOCATION

• Assistance not available

UNION

• Sheet Metal International Association

• Dues required per union agreement

PROBATIONARY PERIOD

• Journeyman: 60 days

• Apprentice:122 working days

BENEFITS:

• Criminal history
• Last 7 years of driving history
• Last 5 years of employment history to include military service
• Social Security number
• Education

• Medical evaluation
• Drug Screen
• Other elements as needed

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.

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