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A CAREER ON THE RIGHT TRACK: ELECTRICIAN DIESEL ENGINES

Receive a $15,000 Sign-On Bonus*

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We have openings today in Minneapolis, MN - Northtown

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Electrician Diesel Engine

Pay: Start at $32.97/hr DOE with annual pay of $68,577 - $81,640 with 3 - 5 years seniority

Requirements (Please review carefully before applying)

  • 4+ years of practical experience in electrical work preferred
  • At least 18 years of age (or will be by your start date)
  • Able to read, write and communicate (speak, hear and understand) in English
  • Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs without assistance
  • Able to visually distinguish colors - red, blue, green, yellow and lunar (clear light)
  • Able to discriminate and differentiate between verbal and non-verbal sounds (signals, alarms, etc.) in the work environment
  • Able to use hands and use hand tools to perform activities involving holding, grasping, turning and pulling
  • Able to climb ladders; get on/off equipment
  • Able to occasionally work at various heights above the ground, including working on top of a locomotive

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for testing, inspecting and properly repairing electrical components of locomotive systems, equipment and machinery.
  • Test, maintain, and repair locomotive alternators, generators and motors, including AC and DC power control systems, main and auxiliary electrical cabinets, lighting, batteries, and wiring/conduit
  • Inspect, adjust, troubleshoot and repair electrical components of various shop
    machinery and equipment, such as drop tables, may include some welding, mechanical, and electro-magnetic equipment, perform preventative maintenance on a variety of equipment, and machinery to ensure proper function.
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Benefits

NOTE: Benefits differ for hourly and salaried employees, but both groups of employees have options for:

  • Competitive pay and bonus (including paid vacation and overtime-eligible pay)
  • BNSF-sponsored 401(k) plan and company match contribution (match varies per union agreement)
  • Railroad Retirement Benefits
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits including telemedicine, prescription and second-opinion care (including eligible dependents)
  • Family building and support services (pregnancy, adoption, surrogacy, and parental support)
  • Dependent care (subject to union agreement) and/or daycare assistance programs
  • Career growth, advancement opportunities and paid training
  • Award-winning diversity and inclusion culture with employee-led business resource groups
  • Wellness programs, including fitness discounts and health coaching
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP), behavioral health services and a broad suite of work, life and financial resources
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan – Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) stock

BNSF Electrician

*Electricians are eligible for a $15,000 hiring incentive payable over ten (10) months in two equal installments of $7,500 for candidates who meet all qualifications below:

  • Offered a position and successfully complete the pre-employment process
  • Successful completion of the first four months of new-hire training and service to be eligible for the first $7,500 installment
  • Complete 6 additional months of active service at the hired location to be eligible for the second $7,500 installment
  • This incentive will include a 3-year hold-down. Leaving the location or job for any reason will result in 100% repayment and forfeiture of future payments.