What are the responsibilities and job description for the TRACK LABORER- REGIONAL ALPINE, TX position at Union Pacific Railroad?
Role: Track Laborer - Regional (D41045)
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LONGDESCRIPTION section. 1 of 7.Section Title: Description
Description
Shown on internal and external postingSection content, to edit press enter. Join a 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. Join us and become part of a workforce that drives our success. Will you accept the challenge?
Join a 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. Join us and become part of a workforce that drives our success. Will you accept the challenge?
LONGDESCRIPTION section. 2 of 7.Section Title: Accountabilities
Accountabilities
Shown on internal and external postingSection content, to edit press enter. 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. Building and maintaining positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, contractors, and customers. You will also need to effectively handle high-pressure situations. Ensuring strict compliance with all railroad rules and regulations regarding safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). Performing any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
- 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.
- Building and maintaining positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, contractors, and customers. You will also need to effectively handle high-pressure situations.
- Ensuring strict compliance with all railroad rules and regulations regarding safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
- Performing any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
LONGDESCRIPTION section. 3 of 7.Section Title: Qualifications - Required
Qualifications - Required
Shown on internal and external postingSection content, to edit press enter. 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) To be considered for this position, candidates are required to successfully complete an assessment in English before proceeding to the interview stage. For more information go to the FAQs on UP.jobs.
- 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)
- To be considered for this position, candidates are required to successfully complete an assessment in English before proceeding to the interview stage. For more information go to the FAQs on UP.jobs.
LONGDESCRIPTION section. 4 of 7.Section Title: Qualifications - Preferred
Qualifications - Preferred
Shown on internal and external postingSection content, to edit press enter. 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 Willing to work on-call, overtime, various shifts, 7 days a week, as well as weekends and holidays Have a permanent residence within a 50-mile radious of the hired location by the 60-day probationary period
- 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
- Willing to work on-call, overtime, various shifts, 7 days a week, as well as weekends and holidays
- Have a permanent residence within a 50-mile radious of the hired location by the 60-day probationary period
LONGDESCRIPTION section. 5 of 7.Section Title: Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements
Shown on internal and external postingSection content, to edit press enter. Able to stand for more than half of each work day, with periodic opportunities to adjust positions for comfort. Capable of occasionally lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 65 lbs, as well as pushing and pulling objects weighing up to 119 lbs. Able to occasionally climb ladders to access truck storage and maintain balance while walking on various surfaces. Capable of performing physically demanding tasks continuously, with occasional bending, stooping, and kneeling as required. Must possess manual dexterity with eye-hand coordination.
- Able to stand for more than half of each work day, with periodic opportunities to adjust positions for comfort.
- Capable of occasionally lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 65 lbs, as well as pushing and pulling objects weighing up to 119 lbs.
- Able to occasionally climb ladders to access truck storage and maintain balance while walking on various surfaces.
- Capable of performing physically demanding tasks continuously, with occasional bending, stooping, and kneeling as required. Must possess manual dexterity with eye-hand coordination.
LONGDESCRIPTION section. 6 of 7.Section Title: Work Conditions
Work Conditions
Shown on internal and external postingSection content, to edit press enter. Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship. Willingness to comply with company policies regarding the use of personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, safety boots, hard hats, and hearing protection. Availability to work at locations where you are willing to reside and perform job duties. Demonstrated commitment to practicing safe work habits. Ability to work in proximity to large equipment, such as railcars, locomotives, and cranes. Frequent travel is a part of the job. Must have reliable transportation. Work may be conducted in various rural and remote geographic areas.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship.
- Willingness to comply with company policies regarding the use of personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, safety boots, hard hats, and hearing protection.
- Availability to work at locations where you are willing to reside and perform job duties.
- Demonstrated commitment to practicing safe work habits.
- Ability to work in proximity to large equipment, such as railcars, locomotives, and cranes.
- Frequent travel is a part of the job.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Work may be conducted in various rural and remote geographic areas.
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