Senior Mechanical Foreman – Rail Equipment Maintenance

BNSF Railway; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) program

Healthcare options including medical,–

HSA & insurance

Family benefits including parental,?

Travel discounts to gym memberships,

Annual bonus

Leave policies

Job summary

BNSF Railway is seeking a dedicated supervisor in the Mechanical Department to lead shop crews in maintaining locomotives and railcars. You will supervise, schedule, and coordinate inspections, tests, and repairs to meet daily plans while upholding safety standards.

The role involves travel and on-site work at Commerce, CA, with relocation support available. Responsibilities include safety briefings, technical guidance for apprentices, and ensuring compliance with policies and FRA regulations.

Qualifications

• Must supervise and motivate scheduled employees.
• Capable of working in a shop or field environment, climbing ladders and walking on uneven surfaces safely.
• First Line Supervisor (FLS) certified.
• Ability to visually distinguish colors - red, blue, green, yellow.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise shop craft employees to safely execute terminal or shop operating plan.
• Ensure labor and equipment is positioned to inspect, test and repair equipment to meet the daily plan.
• Prepare and conduct job safety briefings with all employees.
• Provide periodic updates to General Foreman to ensure daily plan requirements are met.
• Schedule repairs away from terminal to ensure equipment is returned to service quickly.
• Provide technical support to apprentice employees.
• Provide information to assess equipment damage and derailment recovery processes.
• Ensure compliance with employment policies, safety rules, and FRA regulations.
• Conduct operational testing to support safety action plans.

Skills

Coordination

Supervision

Initiative

Accounting basics

Analytical reporting

Pressure management

Safety awareness

Color vision

Education

Bachelor's degree

FLS certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

BNSF Railway is seeking a dedicated supervisor in the Mechanical Department to lead shop crews in maintaining locomotives and railcars. You will supervise, schedule, and coordinate inspections, tests, and repairs to meet daily plans while upholding safety standards.

The role involves travel and on-site work at Commerce, CA, with relocation support available. Responsibilities include safety briefings, technical guidance for apprentices, and ensuring compliance with policies and FRA regulations.