Mechanical Foreman I - LOCO - Chicago, IL

Mechanical Foreman I - LOCO - Chicago, IL Job Location: Chicago Other Potential Locations: Chicago, IL Anticipated Start Date: 07/16/2026 Number of Positions: 1 Salary Range: $101,700 Salary Band: 28 This is a full-time position. Shift, week-end and holiday work is required. Travel may be required for this position. Training for this position is on the job. Key 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 needs of 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 BNSF’s employment policies, safety rules, scheduled agreements and Association of American Railroads (AAR)/Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations. Conduct operational testing to support safety action plans. Relocation assistance is available. Basic Qualifications Able to work now and in the future without BNSF’s assistance in obtaining, maintaining, or extending employment authorization (including H-1B, STEM OPT/CPT, or TN nonimmigrant status). Must be proficient in coordinating information from several sources to move cars and locomotives. Must supervise and motivate scheduled (union represented) employees. Candidate must demonstrate initiative and decisiveness and be able to inspire others to excel. Must have basic accounting and computer skills and possess technical ability to conduct analysis of computer generated reports. Must be able to work well under pressure and tight deadlines and handle conflict resolution. Capable of working in a shop or field environment, climbing ladders and walking on uneven surfaces safely. Ability to visually distinguish colors - red, blue, green, yellow. Preferred Qualifications Basic 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. Candidate must have previous mechanical department or equivalent industry experience. Basic knowledge of railroad craft union agreements. Basic skills in the use of Microsoft desktop applications including Excel, Word and Power Point. Basic knowledge of company operations relative to the Mechanical Department. Benefits An industry-leading 401(k) and renowned Railroad Retirement program. A range of robust health care options for you and your dependents (including domestic partners), including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, mental health, cancer support, and high-quality care network options. Health care spending accounts (HSA) with employer contributions, as well as life and disability insurance, provided at no cost. Family benefits including parental, pediatric and family building support, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, and dependent care spending account (with employer match). Access to discounts on travel, gym memberships, counseling services and wellness support. Annual bonus (Incentive Compensation Program) All positions require pre-employment background verification, medical review and pre-employment drug screen. Federal authority requires BNSF employees, whose work requires unescorted access to secure areas of port facilities, to obtain a TWIC. More information is available at BNSF 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. Nearest Major Market: Chicago Job Segment: First Line Supervisor, Technical Support, Engineering, Technology #J-18808-Ljbffr BNSF