About this opportunity
BNSF lists this Telecommunications Maintainer Foreman 1 opportunity in galesburg, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Telecommunications Maintainer Foreman (Galesburg)
Apply early as this job may be filled at any time.
Job Location: Galesburg
Other Potential Locations: Galesburg, IL
Anticipated Start Date: 03/09/2026
Number of Positions: 1
Salary Range: Approx. $ /month, with an average annual salary of $106,850
All communication with applicants will be done via email. Please check your email on a daily basis.
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 and service that play a vital role in delivering the nation's 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 inclusion. As 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 serve and 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 business. Each and everyday, our employees are committed to approaching one 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 exposure. Such 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, repairing, troubleshooting, assembling, and/or dismantling inside/outside communications equipment, parts, and related items.
INSTALL, TEST, AND 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:
Operate motor trucks, tractors, trenchers, digging machines, hole digging machines, and other equipment and machines used on or off track to perform Telecom work
The duties and responsibilities in this posting are representative categories to be used in deciding whether to apply for this position. This is not an exhaustive list of the position’s duties.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Extreme all-weather conditions
Walk and perform work on uneven surfaces
Loud noise and fumes
Work on and around heavy 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 to on-call (24/6), overtime, alternate shifts, nights, weekends, holidays
Shift assignments are governed by union agreement, typically based on seniority
TRAVEL
Moderate. Headquartered location with travel 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) in English
Able to lift and carry up to 60 pounds
Have a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), or be able to obtain one within 240 days 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 hands and hand tools to perform activities involving holding, grasping, turning and pulling
Able to climb ladders and on/off equipment
Able to occasionally work from a boom truck basket
Able to bend, walk, stand and sit occasionally with breaks
Follow safety policies and procedures and wear the required personal protective equipment in a safe manner
Able to occasionally climb 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
PROBATIONARY PERIOD
120 Days
BENEFITS:
All positions require pre-employment background verification, medical review and pre-employment drug screen.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION ELEMENTS:
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
DRUG TEST ELEMENTS:
BNSF is committed to a safe and drug free work place and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. All new hires are required to undergo a hair drug test which detects the presence of illegal drugs for months prior to testing. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping BNSF safe and drug free.
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 .
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.
F: MO| IT/Technology Services Transitioning Military |Technology Services|Galesburg,IL|61401
Nearest Major Market: Peoria
Nearest Secondary Market: Galesburg
Job Segment: Telecom, Telecommunications, Electrical, Technology, Engineering
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