Overview
Required Certifications:
For this position, you will be required to become a Union Pacific certified driver during your probationary period. To become certified, you must meet the following Motor Vehicle and Medical Requirements:
1. Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
2. Have valid driver’s license
3. Have an acceptable driving record per your Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
4. You may also be required to obtain your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) if you will be operating a vehicle(s) with a GVWR of 26,000 lbs or greater. If this is required, you will need to obtain your CDL during your probationary period.
Medical Requirements:
Must meet the medical requirements (also called physical qualifications) for commercial motor vehicle drivers as specified by the US Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The FMCSA physical qualifications for drivers can be found on the FMCSA homepage. Health and Medical Services at Union Pacific Railroad will make the final determination on whether or not an individual meets the FMCSA medical qualifications, and may add additional medical requirements to assure the person can safely perform job tasks, with or without accommodation.
Accountabilities
Perform maintenance on the tracks, repair, install and remove components as needed
Handle and move track materials and equipment using load/unload devices
Observe the condition of track for problems or defects, observe right-of-way and passing trains for shifted loads and spillage
Safely and efficiently operate equipment to drive spikes, loosen or tighten track bolts, and use pullers to remove spikes
Maintain trackbed: remove and replace ballast, tamp ballast, unload or assist in unloading ballast from ballast cars
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, contractors and/or customers and effectively handle controversy
Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required
Valid driver’s license
Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class A or Class B, or can obtain one within your probationary period
Able to read and comprehend regulations and instructions
Experience welding or a welding certificate (consider professional, personal, and volunteer experience)
Proficient verbal and written communication skills to deliver information to coworker(s) and supervisor(s)
Candidates for this position must pass a pre-employment test in English before being allowed to interview. The number of candidates who pass the test and are granted an interview is based upon hiring needs. If you have taken this test for any of the jobs listed here and failed within the last six months, you will not be eligible to apply for this position. Click here to see a sample of the Workplace Practices Test.
Candidates must qualify on a Physical Ability Test (PAT) prior to employment. Click here for a description of the Physical Abilities Test
Preferred
Experience of 1 year or more in Railroad Maintenance of Way work
Experience operating heavy equipment such as construction, farm, etc. (consider professional, personal, and volunteer experience)
Experience working outdoors in variable weather conditions (consider professional, personal, and volunteer experience)
Experience working in a construction-type setting (consider professional, personal, and volunteer experience)
Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class A or Class B
Physical Requirements
Occasionally climb ladders to access truck storage and have the ability to frequently walk and maintain balance on a variety of surfaces
Able to perform physically strenuous work on a continuous basis and occasionally bend, stoop and kneel. Must have manual dexterity with eye-hand coordination
Able to remain standing for more than one-half of every work day with an opportunity to periodically change position for comfort
Occasionally lift and carry up to 65 lbs, and push and pull objects up to 119 lbs
Work Conditions
Willing to work on-call, overtime, various shifts, 7 days a week, as well as weekends and holidays
Authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
21 years of age or older
Able to provide your own transportation
Must be willing and able to work around large equipment such as railcars, locomotives and cranes
Travel Requirements: Extensive traveling across Union Pacific’s 23 state system could be required at any time with short notice
Work Conditions: Assigned to traveling system work gangs (i.e., work groups) working on track projects anywhere on the Union Pacific System
Work Conditions: Work site locations may require extended travel away from home
Work Conditions: Work takes place in many rural remote geographic areas
Work Conditions: Work may be seasonal based on weather, business conditions, or seniority
Work Conditions: Schedules may consist of five 8-hour days/ 2 days off; four 10-hour days/ 3 days off; or ten 8-hour days followed by accumulated rest days
Apply only to those locations where you are prepared to live and work
Willingness to practice safe work habits
Benefit information can be found under the Benefits section on up.jobs (https://up.jobs/why/benefits/index.htm)
Agree to wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety boots, hard hats, and hearing protection where the company requires
Work Conditions: flexibility sufficient for track maintenance tasks such as flexing to pick up tie plates; balance sufficient to walk on ballast; and bilateral dexterity.
To the extent required by federal law and/or collective bargaining agreement, membership to the respective labor union is required. The union agreement dictates the pay rate and cannot be individually negotiated. Monthly dues are the responsibility of the employee.