Track Maintenance - Laborer McCook, NE; District

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: Mccook

Other Potential Locations: Mccook, NE

Anticipated

Start Date:

05/04/2026

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.

Embark on a fulfilling career at BNSF Railway, where joining the Engineering Department means contributing to the backbone of our nation's rail infrastructure. As a member of our 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 is a full‑time (40hrs/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, 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.

• Track maintenance repair and installation: repair and rebuild railroad track and perform maintenance pulling spikes, cutting, welding, or drilling rail. Also 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, replace, cut, and adjust rail in addition to lifting and carrying materials.
• Operate equipment – power hand tools such as electric, pneumatic or hydraulic tools (drills, impact wrenches, jacks, power saws, grinders) as well as non‑powered hand tools and shovels, picks, saws, and grinders.
• 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), walking and performing work on uneven surfaces, working around loud noises, fumes, and heavy/moving machinery.
• Follow BNSF’s safety policies, rules, and regulations, wearing safety equipment and responding to concerns in emergencies.

• 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 nonimmigrant status).
• At least 18 years of age by the anticipated start date.
• 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 in English.
• Available to travel to and remain on job sites in the designated seniority region for extended periods, sometimes days or weeks.
• 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 and use hand tools.
• Follow safety policies and procedures along with rules compliance; wear required personal protective equipment.

Union membership is with the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees (BMWE) and union dues are required per union agreement.

Transfers are handled per union agreement, are seniority based, and…