Construction - Structural Maintenance Bridge and Building; Helper​/Driver - Fort Madison, Iowa

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 play a role in supporting the movement of essential products and materials that help feed, clothe, supply, and power communities throughout America and the world.

We are committed to a culture where all employees are included, belong, and have equal opportunity to achieve their full potential. Come make a difference with us!

Job Location:

Fort Madison

Other Potential Locations:
Fort Madison, IA

Anticipated

Start Date:

05/04/2026

Number of Positions: 2

Salary Range:
Entry rate is approx. $37.24-$37.39/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.

Embark on a fulfilling career at BNSF Railway, where joining our Engineering Department means contributing to the backbone of our nation's rail infrastructure. As a member of our Construction-Structural Maintenance Bridge and Building Team, you'll play a vital role in constructing, inspecting, and maintaining bridges and buildings to ensure structural integrity and safety.

This is a full‑time (40 hrs/wk) position and 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, within 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.

• Performing construction, maintenance, and repair of railroad bridges, tunnels, culverts, and other structures.
• Repairing timber bridges, trestles, and tunnel supports, and replacing structural steel components of bridges.
• Placing and finishing concrete surfaces and performing conventional carpentry work.
• Reading blueprints to determine required materials and dimensions, laying out work, and marking cutting and assembly lines.
• Assembling, cutting, shaping materials, fastening with appropriate fasteners, rigging materials for hoisting, and operating company vehicles as directed.
• Daily work is conducted in a safety‑sensitive environment where working conditions can include diverse and extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow, and sleet), working on uneven surfaces, and dealing with loud noise, fumes, and heavy‑moving machinery.
• BNSF prioritizes safety as a core value in its operations. Employees engage in daily safety conversations to achieve the company's vision and must adhere to safety regulations, rules, and policies, including wearing safety equipment, responding to concerns, and taking action in emergencies.

Relocation assistance is not available and there is a 60‑day probationary period.

The duties and responsibilities listed are representative categories used to determine eligibility for this position. This is not an exhaustive list of the position’s duties.

• Able to work now and in the future without BNSF’s assistance (whether monetary, through sponsorship, or otherwise) in obtaining, maintaining, or extending employment authorization (including H‑1B, STEM OPT/CPT, or TN non‑immigrant status).
• 21 years old or older.
• Must have a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), or be able to obtain one within the first 60 days of employment.
• Able to work safely in the above working conditions.
• Able to work safely at heights and use fall protection equipment.
• 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, as well as issue and act on oral instructions clearly and accurately using email, text, telephone, and other methods of communication.
• Able to stoop, bend, walk on uneven surfaces; walk, stand, bend, lift, and sit for extended periods.
• Able to use hand tools and power tools to perform tasks involving holding, grasping, turning, and pulling.
• Able to lift and carry up to 90 pounds without…