BNSF Railway
Overview
Be part of a team that values safety, inclusion, and excellence. We are one of the largest U.S. railroads transporting the nation’s freight across 28 western states and 3 Canadian provinces. As a member of our team, you will support the movement of essential products and materials that help feed, clothe, supply, and power communities throughout America and the world. Location
Job Location: Wenatchee Other Potential Locations: Wenatchee, WA Anticipated Start Date: 02/02/2026 Number of Positions: 2 Salary Range: Entry rate is approx. $36.30/hr 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. Responsibilities
As a member of the Track Maintenance Team, you’ll play a vital role in constructing, inspecting, and repairing tracks and other railroad assets and maintaining our railway corridors. This full‑time (40 hrs/wk) position is subject to on‑call, overtime, nights, alternating shifts, weekends, and holidays. Travel is required to, and remain at, job sites for extended periods, sometimes for days or weeks at a time, in the designated seniority region. Training for this position is company‑paid on‑the‑job and classroom training and will include travel to the BNSF Training Center. Key duties include: track maintenance repair and installation; repair and rebuild railroad track as well as perform maintenance by pulling spikes, cutting, welding, or drilling rail; maintain a clean right of way by removing hazards such as brush, trees, vegetation, litter, and cargo spillage; maintain trackbed, manually compress ballast, remove/install ties and replace, cut, and adjust rail; operate power hand tools such as electric, pneumatic or hydraulic tools (drills, impact wrenches, jacks, power saws and grinders) as well as non‑powered hand tools and shovels, picks, saws, and grinders. Work is conducted in a safety‑sensitive environment with diverse and extreme weather conditions. Qualifications
Able to work in the US without company sponsorship now AND in the future. At least 18 years of age or will be by the anticipated start date listed above. Possess a valid state‑issued driver’s license. 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. Able to meet the above travel requirements. Able to read, write and communicate (speak, hear and understand) English. Available to travel to and remain on job sites in designated seniority region and remain on site for extended periods, sometimes days or weeks at a time. Able to lift and carry up to 60 lbs occasionally. Able 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 to perform activities involving holding, grasping, turning, and pulling. Occasionally climb on/off equipment. Bend, walk, stand and sit for extended time, use hand tools. Follow safety policies and procedures along with rules compliance; wear required personal protective equipment. Union Information
Union membership is
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Be part of a team that values safety, inclusion, and excellence. We are one of the largest U.S. railroads transporting the nation’s freight across 28 western states and 3 Canadian provinces. As a member of our team, you will support the movement of essential products and materials that help feed, clothe, supply, and power communities throughout America and the world. Location
Job Location: Wenatchee Other Potential Locations: Wenatchee, WA Anticipated Start Date: 02/02/2026 Number of Positions: 2 Salary Range: Entry rate is approx. $36.30/hr 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. Responsibilities
As a member of the Track Maintenance Team, you’ll play a vital role in constructing, inspecting, and repairing tracks and other railroad assets and maintaining our railway corridors. This full‑time (40 hrs/wk) position is subject to on‑call, overtime, nights, alternating shifts, weekends, and holidays. Travel is required to, and remain at, job sites for extended periods, sometimes for days or weeks at a time, in the designated seniority region. Training for this position is company‑paid on‑the‑job and classroom training and will include travel to the BNSF Training Center. Key duties include: track maintenance repair and installation; repair and rebuild railroad track as well as perform maintenance by pulling spikes, cutting, welding, or drilling rail; maintain a clean right of way by removing hazards such as brush, trees, vegetation, litter, and cargo spillage; maintain trackbed, manually compress ballast, remove/install ties and replace, cut, and adjust rail; operate power hand tools such as electric, pneumatic or hydraulic tools (drills, impact wrenches, jacks, power saws and grinders) as well as non‑powered hand tools and shovels, picks, saws, and grinders. Work is conducted in a safety‑sensitive environment with diverse and extreme weather conditions. Qualifications
Able to work in the US without company sponsorship now AND in the future. At least 18 years of age or will be by the anticipated start date listed above. Possess a valid state‑issued driver’s license. 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. Able to meet the above travel requirements. Able to read, write and communicate (speak, hear and understand) English. Available to travel to and remain on job sites in designated seniority region and remain on site for extended periods, sometimes days or weeks at a time. Able to lift and carry up to 60 lbs occasionally. Able 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 to perform activities involving holding, grasping, turning, and pulling. Occasionally climb on/off equipment. Bend, walk, stand and sit for extended time, use hand tools. Follow safety policies and procedures along with rules compliance; wear required personal protective equipment. Union Information
Union membership is
#J-18808-Ljbffr