What are the responsibilities and job description for the Railroad Track Maintenance Specialist position at Union Pacific Railroad Company?
Company Overview: Union Pacific Railroad Company is a leader in the railroad industry, with a history of over 150 years. We are committed to delivering safe and efficient transportation solutions to our customers across North America.
Salary: $78 per hour
Job Description:
We are seeking a skilled Railroad Track Maintenance Specialist to join our team of track laborers. As a key member of our maintenance crew, you will be responsible for conducting essential maintenance, repairs, and installations to ensure the safe and efficient movement of trains.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain trackbeds by removing and replacing ballast, tamping ballast, and assisting with the unloading of ballast from ballast cars
- Operate equipment safely and efficiently to drive spikes, tighten or loosen track bolts, and use pullers to remove spikes
- Transport track materials and equipment using appropriate load/unload devices
Required Skills and Qualifications:
To be successful in this role, you must possess a valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) of either Class A or Class B. You should also have a minimum of 1 year of hands-on experience in Railroad Maintenance of Way work.
Benefits:
- A strengths-based, engagement-focused, and performance-oriented culture
- Ongoing learning, development, and Educational Assistance (including little to no out-of-pocket cost for online and in-person courses at the University of Nebraska at Omaha)
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 40% match up to 5%
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs
- Adoption/Surrogacy Assistance, paid Maternity and Parental Leave along with nearby state-of-the-art child development center
Salary : $78
