Mechanical Foreman II at Alliance

Job Description

BNSF Railway operates one of the nations largest rail networks, with approximately 32,000 route miles in 28 states across the western two-thirds of the United States. BNSF is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. For more than 160 years we have proudly served our customers by safely and efficiently delivering commodities such as coal, grain, steel and consumer products. The dedication, talent and creativity of our 40,000 employees have helped distinguish BNSF as an innovative and progressive leader within the transportation industry. To learn more about our company, our culture and our opportunities, please visit us online at www.bnsf.com/careers. BNSF is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. Anticipated Close Date:7-24-13 Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible Work Location: Alliance Nebraska Benefits: BNSF Employees receive a competitive benefit package. Salary: Salary Band 29 Applicants will be notified by email regarding potential orientation, testing and interviews for this position. Please check your email on a daily basis.

Job Requirements

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Review daily terminal operating plan with General Foreman, Terminal Manager and or Trainmaster. Position labor and equipment to inspect, test and repair equipment to meet the needs of the daily plan. Prepare and conduct daily safety briefing with all employees. Provide periodic updates to general foreman and transportation department on progress towards daily plan. Schedule repair for cars and locomotives at locations away from the terminal to ensure the equipment is returned to service. Provide technical support to apprentice employees and serve as decision making authority on level of repairs, accident damage assessment and derailment recovery. Ensure compliance with BNSFs employment policies, safety rules, scheduled agreements and Governmental regulations. Week-end and holiday work is required for this position. The duties and responsibilities in this posting are representative categories to be used in deciding whether to apply for the position. These general categories do not necessarily constitute an exhaustive list of duties of the position. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Requires comprehensive knowledge of locomotive and/or freight car maintenance and practices to include AAR, FRA regulations and BNSF standards. Must be able to coordinate information from several sources to ensure trains are moving efficiently and properly serviced, supervise and motivate scheduled employees. Must be able to work well under pressure and express ideas clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing. Proven ability to listen carefully and actively and keep others informed. Candidate should be able to inspire others to excel and demonstrate initiative and decisiveness. Must have basic accounting skills and be able to use BNSF computer generated reports PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Previous experience in a leadership role is preferred. Practical hands-on experience as a mechanical department craftsman is preferred. RELOCATION: Relocation assistance may be offered for this position. TRAVEL: Travel may be required for this position. 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 www.tsa.gov/twic. BNSF maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. All positions require pre-employment background verification; this includes but is not limited to medical history, criminal history, social security id, and work employment history including military service.
Country: USA, State: Nebraska, City: Alliance, Company: BNSF Railway.