Job Description
**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!
Learn more about BNSF and our Benefits
**Job Location:** Cicero
**Other Potential Locations:** Cicero, IL
**Anticipated Start Date:** 06/01/2026
**Number of Positions:** 1
**Salary Range:** Pay rate is $9,075\.24/mo with approx. annual salary of $104,714 to $136,000
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.
**Submission of a resume is required.**
Embark on a fulfilling career at BNSF Railway, where joining our **Engineering Department** means contributing to the backbone of our nation's rail infrastructure. The**Mechanic Heavy Equipment (Traveling)**position involves maintaining and repairing critical machinery across various locations, ensuring operational efficiency and safety by minimizing equipment downtime.
**This is a full\-time** **position,** pay is monthly based on the current union agreement. Shifts are Monday through Friday (10\-hour shifts), with overtime after ten hours. Subject to alternating shifts or starting times, nights, on\-call, weekends, overtime, and holidays.
**The monthly pay rate** for a new hire Traveling Mechanic will be approximately $8,726\.19\. On average, employees starting out as new hire Traveling Mechanic will earn $104,714\.28 to $112,629 per year. Based on business needs in your location or district, earning potential could grow to $136,000\+ depending on hours worked and other factors. Again, this is an average based on hours worked, pay rates, and other factors.
**Extensive travel** **is required** to job sites on the designated seniority region and states.
**Training** for this position is company\-paid on\-the\-job and classroom training and will include travel to the BNSF Training Center.
*Key responsibilities may include:*
**Maintaining and repairing** the fleet of equipment operated by BNSF.
**Disassembling, repairing, modifying, manufacturing, overhauling, and troubleshooting** roadway maintenance equipment, including hydraulic (and associated components), pneumatic air (and associated components), systems, and fuel (gasoline and diesel) systems, driveline components, and final/planetary drive systems.
**Operating equipment** and using a variety of manual, electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic tools, as well as welders and cutting torches, to perform/verify necessary maintenance and repairs.
**Daily work is conducted in a safety ...