What are the responsibilities and job description for the Conductor Train Position position at Union Pacific Railroad Company?
Job Description:
As a Train Crew Member, you will play a vital role in the smooth operation of our railroad. Your primary responsibility will be ensuring the safe, punctual, and efficient movement of freight trains, thereby serving our valued customers. This entry-level position offers the opportunity to start as a Switch-person or Brake-person, where you will be actively involved in on-the-ground traffic control.
This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who enjoy working outdoors in diverse weather conditions and are passionate about contributing to a dynamic team. You will have the chance to advance to positions such as Conductor and/or Locomotive Engineer, offering a unique opportunity to work aboard a moving locomotive, further expanding your knowledge and expertise.
In your initial years of service, you can expect earnings of around $80,000. As your career in Train Crew progresses, there is potential for higher earnings, with the median annual wages of an employee with five years of service reaching over $100,000.
At our company, we recognize that our success is driven by our talented workforce. We offer a strengths-based, engagement-focused, and performance-oriented culture, ongoing learning and development opportunities, including Educational Assistance, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure the safe and timely operation and movement of trains between various shop locations, service tracks, and switching areas.
Conducting inspections of equipment and machines to assess their condition and operation, troubleshooting problems, and implementing necessary adjustments and solutions.
Performing a variety of tasks such as removing, replacing, and carrying couplers/knuckles, aligning drawbars, coupling equipment and cars, operating locomotive equipment using remote control devices, applying and releasing hand brakes, riding rail cars, and effectively communicating information to co-workers and train dispatchers via radio.
Checking, observing, interpreting, and relaying signals and placards to collect and communicate essential information.
Maintaining accurate written documentation and preparing necessary materials as required.
Cultivating and sustaining positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, contractors, and customers, while efficiently resolving conflicts that may arise.
Ensuring compliance with all railroad rules and regulations pertaining to safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
Demonstrating efficient and productive work performance, even under stressful conditions.
Performing additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.
As a Train Crew Member, you will play a vital role in the smooth operation of our railroad. Your primary responsibility will be ensuring the safe, punctual, and efficient movement of freight trains, thereby serving our valued customers. This entry-level position offers the opportunity to start as a Switch-person or Brake-person, where you will be actively involved in on-the-ground traffic control.
This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who enjoy working outdoors in diverse weather conditions and are passionate about contributing to a dynamic team. You will have the chance to advance to positions such as Conductor and/or Locomotive Engineer, offering a unique opportunity to work aboard a moving locomotive, further expanding your knowledge and expertise.
In your initial years of service, you can expect earnings of around $80,000. As your career in Train Crew progresses, there is potential for higher earnings, with the median annual wages of an employee with five years of service reaching over $100,000.
At our company, we recognize that our success is driven by our talented workforce. We offer a strengths-based, engagement-focused, and performance-oriented culture, ongoing learning and development opportunities, including Educational Assistance, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure the safe and timely operation and movement of trains between various shop locations, service tracks, and switching areas.
Conducting inspections of equipment and machines to assess their condition and operation, troubleshooting problems, and implementing necessary adjustments and solutions.
Performing a variety of tasks such as removing, replacing, and carrying couplers/knuckles, aligning drawbars, coupling equipment and cars, operating locomotive equipment using remote control devices, applying and releasing hand brakes, riding rail cars, and effectively communicating information to co-workers and train dispatchers via radio.
Checking, observing, interpreting, and relaying signals and placards to collect and communicate essential information.
Maintaining accurate written documentation and preparing necessary materials as required.
Cultivating and sustaining positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, contractors, and customers, while efficiently resolving conflicts that may arise.
Ensuring compliance with all railroad rules and regulations pertaining to safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
Demonstrating efficient and productive work performance, even under stressful conditions.
Performing additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Salary : $80,000 - $100,000
