Signal Apprentice - Dodge City, KS

Job Location:Dodge City, KSOther Potential Locations:Dodge City, KSAnticipated Start Date:10/30/2023Number of Positions:1Salary Range:Entry rate is approx. $34.34/hr; avg annual pay 85K-95K 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 doDo you want to be a part of something that really matters? Team BNSF includes professionals focused on safety and service 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 believeAt 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 serve and through training programs. Our actions create an inclusive, open and collaborative workplace that encourages diverse perspectives in all interactions.SAFETYAt 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/RESPONSIBILITIESThis position is responsible for installing, inspecting, testing, and maintaining train control systems and grade crossing warning device equipment.MAINTENANCELoad and unload suppliesDig holes and trenches for cablePaint signal equipmentClimb poles and signal mastsHandle cable and wire to make electrical connectionsMACHINES AND TOOLSUse non-power tools such as shovels, picks, axes, sledgehammersUse high precision measuring tools such as micrometers, voltmeters, amp meters, recordersUse hand tools such as screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers, tape measuresUse power tools such as drills and power sawsThe 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 CONDITIONSExtreme all-weather conditionsWalk and perform work on uneven surfacesSafety sensitive work environmentExposure to loud noise and fumesWork on/around heavy/moving machinerySHIFTS/HOURSFull-time (40 hrs/wk)Subject to on-call (24/7), overtime, nights, alternating shifts, weekends, and holidaysTRAVELTravel to and remain on job sites around designated seniority region, sometimes for extended periods of timeBASIC QUALIFICATIONSAt least 18 years of age, or will be by the anticipated start date listed abovePossess a valid state-issued driver's license or be able to obtain one within 60 days of employmentAbility to report for duty at the designated work locationAble to work safely in the above working conditionsAble to work the above shift/hoursAble to meet the above travel requirementsAble to read, write and communicate (speak, hear and understand) EnglishAble to lift and carry up to 60 lbs occasionallyAble to 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.Able to use hands and hand tools to perform activities involving holding, grasping, turning and pullingOccasionally climb ladders; get on/off equipment; climb signal poles to perform installationsBend, walk, stand, sit for extended timeFollow safety policies and procedures; wear the required personal protective equipmentTRAININGSuccessful candidate(s) will participate in a two-year apprenticeship to include on-the-job and classroom trainingRELOCATIONAssistance not availableUNIONBrotherhood of Railroad SignalmenDues required per union agreementSENIORITY DISTRICT TRANSFERSPer union agreementSeniority-basedRequire Manager approvalPROBATIONARY PERIOD90 daysBENEFITS:BNSF Employees receive a competitive benefit package.All positions require pre-employment background verification, medical review and pre-employment drug screen.BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION ELEMENTS:Criminal historyLast 7 years of driving historyLast 5 years of employment history to include military serviceSocial Security numberEducationMEDICAL REVIEW ELEMENTS:Medical evaluationDrug ScreenOther elements as neededDRUG 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.F: MO | Engineering Transitioning Military | Operations - Engineering | Dodge City, KSAll communication with applicants will be done via email. Please check your email on a daily basis.Who we are and what we doDo you want to be a part of something that really matters? Team BNSF includes professionals focused on safety and service 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 believeAt 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 serve and through training programs. Our actions create an inclusive, open and collaborative workplace that encourages diverse perspectives in all interactions.SAFETYAt 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/RESPONSIBILITIESThis position is responsible for installing, inspecting, testing, and maintaining train control systems and grade crossing warning device equipment.MAINTENANCELoad and unload suppliesDig holes and trenches for cablePaint signal equipmentClimb poles and signal mastsHandle cable and wire to make electrical connectionsMACHINES AND TOOLSUse non-power tools such as shovels, picks, axes, sledgehammersUse high precision measuring tools such as micrometers, voltmeters, amp meters, recordersUse hand tools such as screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers, tape measuresUse power tools such as drills and power sawsThe 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 CONDITIONSExtreme all-weather conditionsWalk and perform work on uneven surfacesSafety sensitive work environmentExposure to loud noise and fumesWork on/around heavy/moving machinerySHIFTS/HOURSFull-time (40 hrs/wk)Subject to on-call (24/7), overtime, nights, alternating shifts, weekends, and holidaysTRAVELTravel to and remain on job sites around designated seniority region, sometimes for extended periods of timeBASIC QUALIFICATIONSAt least 18 years of age, or will be by the anticipated start date listed abovePossess a valid state-issued driver's license or be able to obtain one within 60 days of employmentAbility to report for duty at the designated work locationAble to work safely in the above working conditionsAble to work the above shift/hoursAble to meet the above travel requirementsAble to read, write and communicate (speak, hear and understand) EnglishAble to lift and carry up to 60 lbs occasionallyAble to 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.Able to use hands and hand tools to perform activities involving holding, grasping, turning and pullingOccasionally climb ladders; get on/off equipment; climb signal poles to perform installationsBend, walk, stand, sit for extended timeFollow safety policies and procedures; wear the required personal protective equipmentTRAININGSuccessful candidate(s) will participate in a two-year apprenticeship to include on-the-job and classroom trainingRELOCATIONAssistance not availableUNIONBrotherhood of Railroad SignalmenDues required per union agreementSENIORITY DISTRICT TRANSFERSPer union agreementSeniority-basedRequire Manager approvalPROBATIONARY PERIOD90 daysBENEFITS:BNSF Employees receive a competitive benefit package.All positions require pre-employment background verification, medical review and pre-employment drug screen.BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION ELEMENTS:Criminal historyLast 7 years of driving historyLast 5 years of employment history to include military serviceSocial Security numberEducationMEDICAL REVIEW ELEMENTS:Medical evaluationDrug ScreenOther elements as neededDRUG 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.F: MO | Engineering Transitioning Military | Operations - Engineering | Dodge City, KS | 67801