Telecommunications Maintainer Foreman (Galesburg)

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Job Location:Galesburg
Other Potential Locations:Galesburg IL
Anticipated Start Date:03/09/2026
Number of Positions:1
Salary Range:Approx. $9677.13/month with an average annual salary of $106850

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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 andservice that play a vital role in delivering the nations freight. Together we help move goods and materials that sustain life and support local national and global economies. Our 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 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 eclectic Business Resource Groups our deep involvement and investment in the communities we serveand through training programs. Our actions create an inclusive open and collaborative workplace that encourages diverse perspectives in all interactions.

SAFETY

At BNSF Safety is a core value of how we do and everyday our employees are committed to approachingone another about safety which is key in realizing our vision. Employees are also expected to comply with company and federal safety & health regulations safety rules & policies as well as procedures that guide work practices to reduce risk to work practices include but are not limited to wearing required safety equipment responding to safety concerns and taking appropriate actions in the event of an emergency.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

This is a monthly rated position subject to on-call for emergency service. The Maintainer Foreman is a working Maintainer and will have supervisory duties including supervising all Maintainers assigned to a group performing administrative duties as assigned by manager and preparing and conducting job safety briefings with employees. This position will further include the following duties and responsibilities.

Responsible for installing testing inspecting maintaining repairingtroubleshooting assembling and/or dismantling inside/outside communications equipment parts and related items.

INSTALL TESTAND MAINTAIN:

• Fiber optics cables towers antenna work power plant and microwave/radio sites

• Termination of overhead/underground cabling and fiber

• Tower work including tower erection rigging installation and maintenance and mowing/weed control

OPERATE TRUCKS/EQUIPMENT:

• Operatemotor trucks tractors trenchers digging machines hole digging machines and other equipment and machines used on or off track to perform Telecom work

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Extreme all-weather conditions

• Walkand perform work onuneven surfaces

• Loud noise and fumes

• Work on and aroundheavy and moving machinery

• Safety sensitive work environment

SHIFTS/HOURS

• Full-time - 6 days a week (5 regular working days (40hrs/wk)and one on-call day)
• Subject toon-call (24/6)overtime alternate shifts nights weekends holidays
• Shift assignments are governed by union agreement typically based on seniority

TRAVEL

• Moderate

• Headquartered location withtravel around the seniority (designated) region and remain away from home for up to days or weeks at a time

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 21 years of age or older

• 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 (speak hear and understand)inEnglish

• Able to lift and carry up to60pounds

• Have a valid ClassACommercial Drivers License (CDL) or be able to obtain one within240days of employment

• Able to visually distinguish among red blue green and yellow colors

• Ability to discriminate and differentiate between verbal and non-verbal sounds (signals alarms etc.) in the work environment.

• Able to use handsand hand toolsto perform activities involving holding grasping turning and pulling

• Able toclimb ladders and on/off equipment

• Able to occasionally work from a boom truck basket

• Able to bend walk stand and sitoccasionally with breaks

• Follow safety policies and procedures and wear the required personal protective equipment required for the job in a safe manner

• Able tooccasionallyclimb and perform work on tower structures in excess of 50 feet

• 3 years minimum of verifiable experience coordinating information from several sources to assign work assignments and coordinate schedules

• 1-year minimum of verifiable experience conducting analysis of computer-generated reports

• Able to multitask technical activities and office duties

1-year minimum of verifiable experience in budgeting and material management

TRAINING

• Company paid on-the-job training is provided

RELOCATION

• Assistance not available

UNION

• International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers

• Dues required per union agreement

PROBATIONARY PERIOD

• 120 Days

BENEFITS:

• Criminal history
• Last 7 years of driving history
• Last 5 years of employment history to include military service
• Social Security number
• Education

• Medical evaluation
• Drug Screen
• Other elements as needed

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 Railway is an Equal Opportunity Employer all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.