What are the responsibilities and job description for the Track Laborer position at Union Pacific Railroad Company?
About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated Track Laborer - Regional to join our team of track laborers with a record of building and repairing railroad tracks for Union Pacific over 150 years.
As a Track Laborer - Regional, you will play a vital role in the upkeep and enhancement of the tracks within your designated territory. By conducting essential maintenance, repairs, and installations, you will ensure the safe and efficient movement of trains, enabling Union Pacific to effectively serve its customers across North America.
Key Responsibilities
- Conducting thorough inspections of railroad tracks, track beds, and track right-of-way to identify any problems or defects.
- Performing necessary repairs and replacements of rails, rail anchors, spikes, ballast, ties, and other components as required.
- Assisting with the handling, unloading, and movement of track materials and equipment from rail cars, carts, or trucks. This may involve digging holes and trenches.
- Executing various track maintenance tasks, repairs, and installations, which may involve operating heavy equipment.
- Maintaining the track beds by removing vegetation and brush when necessary. You will also be responsible for sweeping, picking, and digging out dust or snow from movable track parts.
- Adhering to company and industry safety rules, practices, and procedures at all times.
Requirements
- Applicants must have reached the age of 18 or above.
- Valid driver's license
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills to deliver information to coworker(s) and supervisor(s)
- Experience reading and understanding instructions (examples may include: operating and safety rules, bulletins, special instructions, and federal regulatory documents)
Preferred Qualifications
- Possess Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class A or Class B
- Experience working outdoors in variable weather conditions (consider professional, personal, and volunteer experience)
- Experience welding or a welding certificate (consider professional, personal, and volunteer experience)
- Experience working in a construction-type setting (consider professional, personal, and volunteer experience)
- Experience operating heavy equipment such as construction, farm, etc. (consider professional, personal, and volunteer experience)
- Experience of 1 year or more in Railroad Maintenance of Way work
Physical and Mental Job Requirements
- Candidates are required to successfully pass a Physical Ability Test (PAT) before being considered for employment. This is separate from the medical exam.
- Physically Demanding Tasks: Must have the capacity to engage in physically demanding tasks, including occasional bending, stooping, and kneeling.
- Lifting and Carrying: Must be able to occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 65 lbs, as well as push and pull objects up to 119 lbs.
What We Offer
- 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% (contribute 5% and UP will contribute 2%)
- Medical, dental and vision insurance, which are collectively bargained for through union membership