I saw this on the BNSF webpage, but for Salary Range it shows "CHANGE THIS". Does anybody here have any idea what the approximately salary is for this job? Also, what about the winter. I assume that the Bridge Tenders must be laid off for a few months out of the year.
Bridge Tender- Prescott, WI
Job description:
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.
Job Location: Prescott
Other Potential Locations: Prescott, WI
Anticipated Start Date: 04/14/2014
Number of Positions: 1.00
Salary Range: CHANGE THIS
All communication with applicants will be done via email. Please check your email on a daily basis.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Operate and maintain railroad drawbridges. Requires communication by telephone, two way radio, lifting or swinging of drawbridges for safe passage of vessels or trains accordingly.
SAFETY: Comply with company and federal safety rules, policies and procedures to include wearing required safety equipment, responding to safety concerns and taking appropriate action. May be required to handle hazardous materials.
DIRECT MARINE AND RAILROAD TRAFFIC: Direct marine and railroad traffic, raising and lowering the Lift Bridge as needed; give trackage rights for Maintenance of Way gangs and B&B personnel, Protect personnel/equipment during train movement.
COMMUNICATION: Operate railroad radio, marine radio, and phones; Communicate with Trainmasters as needed for proper train movement; Relay information from the USCG to barge traffic about restrictions at the causeway bridge (where applicable).
The duties and responsibilities in this posting are representative categories to be used in deciding whether to apply for the position. These general categories do not necessarily constitute an exhaustive list of duties of the position.
Basic Qualifications:
18 years of age or older.
High School diploma or GED.
Available to work in the geographic area indicated.
Able to read, write and communicate (speak, hear and understand) English.
Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow, and sleet).
Available to work a 40 hour work week subject to overtime, on-call and alternate shifts that may include weeknights, weekends and holidays.
Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds without assistance.
Possess a valid state-issued driver’s license.
Able to visually distinguish among red, blue, green and yellow colors.
Able to use hands to perform activities involving holding, grasping, turning and pulling.
Able to perform work on uneven surfaces and at various heights above the ground and over water including working in a suspended tower and walking on a bridge to perform routine inspection and maintenance; frequently climb ladders and on/off equipment.
Able to work in conditions that include loud noise and fumes, work on and around heavy and moving machinery, bend, lift, work, walk, stand and sit in confined spaces for extended periods of time and use hand and power tools.
Training: Company paid on-the-job training is provided.
Relocation: Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Work Conditions: Extreme all-weather conditions; un-even surfaces; safety sensitive work environment.
Probationary Period: 60 days
Shifts/Hours: Work weeks are 40 hours per week. Typically, shifts are weekdays, Monday through Friday. May be subject to on-call, overtime, weekends and holidays.
Union: Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees
Dues: Per the collective bargaining agreement, union membership and monthly dues are required.
BENEFITS:
BNSF Employees receive a competitive benefit package.
All positions require pre-employment background verification, medical review and pre-employment drug screen.
BNSF is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION ELEMENTS:
Criminal history
Last 7 years of driving history
Last 5 years of employment history to include military service
Social Security number
Education
MEDICAL REVIEW ELEMENTS:
Medical evaluation
Drug Screen
Other elements as needed
DRUG 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 http://www.tsa.gov/twic" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;.
Bridge Tender- Prescott, WI
Job description:
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.
Job Location: Prescott
Other Potential Locations: Prescott, WI
Anticipated Start Date: 04/14/2014
Number of Positions: 1.00
Salary Range: CHANGE THIS
All communication with applicants will be done via email. Please check your email on a daily basis.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Operate and maintain railroad drawbridges. Requires communication by telephone, two way radio, lifting or swinging of drawbridges for safe passage of vessels or trains accordingly.
SAFETY: Comply with company and federal safety rules, policies and procedures to include wearing required safety equipment, responding to safety concerns and taking appropriate action. May be required to handle hazardous materials.
DIRECT MARINE AND RAILROAD TRAFFIC: Direct marine and railroad traffic, raising and lowering the Lift Bridge as needed; give trackage rights for Maintenance of Way gangs and B&B personnel, Protect personnel/equipment during train movement.
COMMUNICATION: Operate railroad radio, marine radio, and phones; Communicate with Trainmasters as needed for proper train movement; Relay information from the USCG to barge traffic about restrictions at the causeway bridge (where applicable).
The duties and responsibilities in this posting are representative categories to be used in deciding whether to apply for the position. These general categories do not necessarily constitute an exhaustive list of duties of the position.
Basic Qualifications:
18 years of age or older.
High School diploma or GED.
Available to work in the geographic area indicated.
Able to read, write and communicate (speak, hear and understand) English.
Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow, and sleet).
Available to work a 40 hour work week subject to overtime, on-call and alternate shifts that may include weeknights, weekends and holidays.
Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds without assistance.
Possess a valid state-issued driver’s license.
Able to visually distinguish among red, blue, green and yellow colors.
Able to use hands to perform activities involving holding, grasping, turning and pulling.
Able to perform work on uneven surfaces and at various heights above the ground and over water including working in a suspended tower and walking on a bridge to perform routine inspection and maintenance; frequently climb ladders and on/off equipment.
Able to work in conditions that include loud noise and fumes, work on and around heavy and moving machinery, bend, lift, work, walk, stand and sit in confined spaces for extended periods of time and use hand and power tools.
Training: Company paid on-the-job training is provided.
Relocation: Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Work Conditions: Extreme all-weather conditions; un-even surfaces; safety sensitive work environment.
Probationary Period: 60 days
Shifts/Hours: Work weeks are 40 hours per week. Typically, shifts are weekdays, Monday through Friday. May be subject to on-call, overtime, weekends and holidays.
Union: Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees
Dues: Per the collective bargaining agreement, union membership and monthly dues are required.
BENEFITS:
BNSF Employees receive a competitive benefit package.
All positions require pre-employment background verification, medical review and pre-employment drug screen.
BNSF is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION ELEMENTS:
Criminal history
Last 7 years of driving history
Last 5 years of employment history to include military service
Social Security number
Education
MEDICAL REVIEW ELEMENTS:
Medical evaluation
Drug Screen
Other elements as needed
DRUG 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 http://www.tsa.gov/twic" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;.
