Job Description

Train Crew

Union Pacific Railroad

La Grande, OR

Full-time

Field Work, Maintenance, Laborer, Assistant

Overview

At Union Pacific, success is driven by our talented workforce. If you are passionate about contributing to a dynamic team and being at the heart of the railroad industry, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey. We are powered by our people, will you join our Train Crew team?

Train Crew employees are responsible for providing the safe and timely movement of customers’ freight. Previous railroad experience is not required as we provide all necessary training.

As you progress in your career, you may have the opportunity to apply for engine service (fireman’s class) and become a Class 1 Locomotive Engineer. 

In your initial year of service, you can expect earnings of around $80,000. As you advance in your career there is potential for higher earnings, with the median annual wages of an employee with five years of service reaching over $100,000. Each employee is entitled to medical insurance that also covers prescriptions. In addition, the company provides vision, dental, life, and disability insurance.

Responsibilities

Inspect equipment, locomotives, and rail cars to ensure they are safe to use or move in a train.

Perform tasks such as: Coupling (connecting) equipment, aligning drawbars, operating remote control locomotives, applying, and releasing hand brakes, riding rail cars, replacing couplers/knuckles and effectively communicating information to crews, yard controllers, and dispatchers via radio and/or hand signals.

Maintain accurate written and electronic documentation and prepare necessary materials as required.

Observe and comply with all railroad rules and regulations pertaining to safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).

Perform additional duties as assigned by a supervisor.

Qualifications and Other Details

Qualifications - Required

• Applicants must have reached the age of 18 or above.
• Valid driver's license
• Clean driving record in the past 36 months, without any suspension, revocation, cancellation, or denial of your driver's license resulting from a drug or alcohol-related incident. 
• Must not have been involved in diversion or probation or pleaded guilty to a drug or alcohol-related driving incident.
• Must not have refused to undergo a drug or alcohol test related to the operation of a motor vehicle.
• Successfully complete an assessment in English before proceeding to the interview stage.  For more information go to FAQs on UP.jobs.

Qualifications - Preferred

• Experience working on 2nd and/or 3rd shifts.
• Experience working outdoors in diverse weather conditions (considering professional, personal, and volunteer experiences)
• Experience working with, on, and around heavy equipment in motion (considering professional, personal, and volunteer experiences)
• Experience working in confined spaces and at different heights.

Physical Requirements

• Candidates are required to successfully pass a Physical Ability Test (PAT) before being considered for employment.  This is separate from the medical exam and will assess your ability to handle the demands of the job. For more information go to the FAQson UP.jobs.
• Normal color vision, enabling the detection and interpretation of various visual color signals and displays, as well as the ability to determine the speed of moving objects at both close and distant ranges.
• Adequate depth perception to accurately assess the speed and distance of locomotives being moved in the service area.
• The strength to push, pull, lift, and carry objects weighing up to 85 lbs.
• The ability to frequently perform coordinated hand movements for grasping, placing, or moving objects.
• The capacity to engage in physically demanding tasks, including occasional bending, stooping, and kneeling.
• The capacity to bend, stoop, line a switch from one track to another, climb a rail car side ladder, maintain balance while riding a rail car at varying distances, walk up to 5 miles per shift on uneven terrain and occasionally work at heights of 12’ or more.
• The capability to detect unusual sounds and smells during inspections and testing, and promptly respond.

Salary and Benefits

Very Competitive Pay

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

Wellness and Employee Assistance 

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