Telecommunications Maintainer Foreman (Galesburg)

Job TitleApply early as this job may be filled at any time.Job Location: Galesburg Other Potential Locations: Galesburg, IL Anticipated Start Date: 08/03/2026 Number of Positions: 1 Salary Range: Approx. $10,040.02/month, with an average annual salary of $120,480All communication with applicants will be done via email. Please check your email on a daily basis.Who We Are And What We DoDo 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.Our Vision And ValuesAt 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.SafetyAt BNSF, Safety is a core value of how we do business. Each and every day, 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/ResponsibilitiesThis 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 sitesTermination of overhead/underground cabling and fiberTower work, including tower erection, rigging, installation and maintenance and mowing/weed controlOperate 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 workThe 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 ConditionsExtreme all-weather conditionsWalk and perform work on uneven surfacesLoud noise and fumesWork on and around heavy and moving machinerySafety sensitive work environmentShifts/HoursFull-time - 6 days a week (5 regular working days (40 hrs/wk) and one on-call day)Subject to on-call (24/6), overtime, alternate shifts, nights, weekends, holidaysShift assignments are governed by union agreement, typically based on seniorityTravelModerateHeadquartered location with travel around the seniority (designated) region and remain away from home for up to days or weeks at a timeBasic Qualifications21 years of age or olderAbility to report for duty at the designated work locationAble to work safely in the above working conditionsAble to work the above shift/hoursAble to meet the above travel requirementsAble to read, write and communicate (speak, hear and understand) in EnglishAble to lift and carry up to 60 poundsHave a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL), or be able to obtain one within 240 days of employmentAble to visually distinguish among red, blue, green and yellow colorsAbility 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 pullingAble to climb ladders and on/off equipmentAble to occasionally work from a boom truck basketAble to bend, walk, stand and sit occasionally with breaksFollow safety policies and procedures and wear the required personal protective equipment required for the job in a safe mannerAble to occasionally climb and perform work on tower structures in excess of 50 feet3 years minimum of verifiable experience coordinating information from several sources to assign work assignments and coordinate schedules1-year minimum of verifiable experience conducting analysis of computer-generated reportsAble to multitask technical activities and office duties1-year minimum of verifiable experience in budgeting and material managementTrainingCompany paid on-the-job training is providedRelocationAssistance not availableUnionInternational Brotherhood of Electrical WorkersDues required per union agreementProbationary Period120 DaysBenefits:BNSF Employees receive a competitive benefit package.

All positions require pre-employment background verification, medical review and pre-employment drug screen.Background Investigation Elements:Criminal historyLast 7 years of driving historyLast 5 years of employment history to include military serviceSocial Security numberEducationMedical Review Elements:Medical evaluationDrug ScreenOther elements as neededDrug 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 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.