Construction - Structural Maintenance Bridge and Building (Helper/Driver)- Ottumwa or La Crosse, WI

BNSF; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 52,348 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

BNSF Railway is seeking a Construction - Structural Maintenance Bridge and Building Helper/Driver in Ottumwa or La Crosse, WI. The role involves performing construction, maintenance, and repairs of railroad bridges, tunnels, culverts, and related structures, with on-site travel within the seniority region.

The position requires reading blueprints, safe operation of equipment, and the ability to work in varying weather.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years old or older.
• Valid Class A CDL or obtain within first 60 days of employment.
• Able to work safely at heights with fall protection.
• Willingness to travel to job sites and work on-call nights and weekends.
• Able to read, write, and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction, maintenance, and repairs of railroad bridges, tunnels, culverts, and other structures.
• Repair timber bridges, trestles, and tunnel supports and replace structural steel members of bridges.
• Place and finish concrete surfaces and perform conventional carpentry work.
• Read blueprints to determine required materials, dimensions, layout work, and mark cutting and assembly lines.
• Assemble, cut, shape materials, fasten with appropriate fasteners, rig materials for hoisting, and operate company vehicles as directed.
• Work in a safety-sensitive environment that may include diverse and extreme weather conditions.

Job description

Construction - Structural Maintenance Bridge and Building (Helper/Driver)- Ottumwa or La Crosse, WI

Job Location: Ottumwa
Other Potential Locations: Ottumwa, IA; La Crosse, WI
Anticipated Start Date: 05/04/2026
Number of Positions: 2
Salary Range: Entry rate approx. $38.64-$38.79/hr

Full-time (40hrs/wk) position subject to on-call, overtime, nights, alternating shifts, weekends, and holidays. Travel is required to job sites for extended periods, sometimes for days or weeks, within the designated seniority region. Training is company-paid on-the-job and classroom training, including travel to the BNSF Training Center.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform construction, maintenance, and repairs of railroad bridges, tunnels, culverts, and other structures.
• Repair timber bridges, trestles, and tunnel supports and replace structural steel members of bridges.
• Place and finish concrete surfaces and perform conventional carpentry work.
• Read blueprints to determine required materials, dimensions, layout work, and mark cutting and assembly lines.
• Assemble, cut, shape materials, fasten with appropriate fasteners, rig materials for hoisting, and operate company vehicles as directed.
• Work in a safety-sensitive environment that may include diverse and extreme weather conditions.

Required Qualifications

• Work without BNSF assistance in obtaining, maintaining, or extending employment authorization.
• 21 years old or older.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or obtain one within the first 60 days of employment.
• Work safely in the specified working conditions, at heights, and using fall protection equipment.
• Work shift hours as required.
• Meet travel requirements.
• Read, write, and communicate in English, including oral and written instructions, and use email, text, telephone, and other communication methods.