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: Kansas City
Other Potential Locations: Kansas City, KS
Anticipated Start Date: 12/16/2025
Number of Positions: 1
Salary Range: 102,800
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Who we are and what we do
Do you want to be a part of something that really matters? Team BNSF includes professionals focused on safety, service, and who take pride in delivering the nation's freight. Together, we help move goods and materials that sustain life and support local, national and global economies. The BNSF rail network is one of the largest freight railroads, spanning 28 western states and serving three Canadian provinces.
What we believe
At 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 diverse Business Resource Groups, our deep involvement and investment in the communities we serve, and through diversity and inclusion training programs. It's through our actions that we create an inclusive, open and collaborative workplace that truly encourages diverse perspectives in all interactions. -BNSF
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly supervise and motivate Foremen and union personnel to safety and efficiently accomplish and carry out directives of management in the inspection, maintenance and repair of freight cars and locomotives.
• Coordinate car and locomotive maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, material requirements, scheduling of manpower, vacations, facility service support and maintenance of physical plant through manual and computerized systems and reports.
• Train, develop, audit and evaluate workforce.
• Champion continuous improvement in safety, cost, productivity and quality.
• Shift, weekend and holiday work may be required to meet business and customer needs.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Capability to work in a shop or field environment, climb ladders and walk on uneven surfaces safely.
• Must have at least three years of leadership experience or work experience supervising 15 or more employees in a fast-paced operations environment.
• Must have an understanding of how to perform shop management administrative duties.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills, effective oral and written communication skills, managerial and leadership ability.
• Computer literacy and basic accounting skills are required.
• Must be able to effectively use BNSF generated management reports to manage labor and material within budget constraints.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field
• Five years Mechanical Department experience with a minimum of three years experience as a first line supervisor
• Comprehensive knowledge of locomotive and/or freight car maintenance practices including American Association of Railroads (AAR), Federal Railroad Association (FRA) equipment repair regulations and BNSF Policies and Procedures.
• Experience as a skilled trades craftsperson
• Knowledge of BNSF equipment repair standards
• Knowledge of railroad mechanical craft union agreements
• Three years of experience with financial applications and budget management
• Advanced skills in the use of Microsoft desktop applications including Excel, Word and Power Point
• Knowledge of company operations relative to the Mechanical Department.
• Must have basic knowledge of HAZMAT response and containment procedures.

RELOCATION: Relocation assistance may be provided for this position.
TRAVEL: Some travel may be necessary for this position.
BENEFITS
BNSF offers competitive benefit programs and services including, but not limited to

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Plan
• Railroad Retirement
• Life Insurance
• Incentive Compensation Plan (ICP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

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 .
BNSF is an Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity
SF: Internal Posting Only | [[mfield5]] | Operations - Mechanical | Kansas City, KS | 66106

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