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Mechanical Service Operator - Kansas City, MO

Union Pacific Railroad · Kansas City, MO · 1 mo ago
Manufacturing$25.86/hrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections for headings present: About the role? The description includes a paragraph about joining team, responsibilities. We'll need to parse. We need to use

for section headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID etc. We need to preserve all substantive info, remove boilerplate (Reference Number, Department, Closing Date, etc). Also remove "Most communications will be done electronically..." etc (application instructions). Also remove "If you wish to solicit an employee referral..." etc. Also remove "Apply only to those locations where you are prepared to live and work" maybe part of qualifications but it's a requirement? It's a qualification line; keep it? It's part of qualifications - required. It says "Apply only to those locations where you are prepared to live and work". That's a requirement; keep it. We need to include Pay section if posting states Rate of Pay: $25.86. So we need a Pay section with that info. Schedule? Not mentioned. So no Schedule. Benefits? The "What We Offer" section lists benefits: strengths-based culture, ongoing learning, educational assistance, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical/dental/vision insurance, wellness programs. So we can create Benefits section with those bullet points. Qualifications: we have Required and Preferred. Could combine into Requirements? The instruction says use headings like Requirements, Qualifications, Skills. We can decide to have Qualifications section with required and preferred lists. Or separate Requirements and Qualifications? Probably better to have Qualifications section with subheadings? But we only allowed headings as listed; we can't add custom headings like Required/Preferred. We could put all qualifications under a Qualifications heading using
  • . We'll need to include both required and preferred items. Skills: maybe we can extract skills from qualifications (basic arithmetic, communication, computer skills, mechanical knowledge). Could create Skills section. But we must not create thin sections; better to combine into Qualifications. We need About the role: we have description paragraph: "Join a passionate team...". That's about the role. So About the role section with that paragraph. Responsibilities: the "Accountabilities" bullet list (though they are numbered sentences). We'll make Responsibilities section with
    • each accountability. We need to ensure we preserve all substantive info: include the description paragraph, the accountabilities list, qualifications required and preferred, physical and mental job requirements, work conditions, what we offer (benefits), pay. We must not include boilerplate like Reference Number, Department, Closing Date, etc. Also remove "Most communications will be done electronically..." etc. Also remove "If you wish to solicit an employee referral..." etc. Also remove "For more information go to the FAQs on UP.jobs." etc. Also remove "Physical And Mental Job Requirements" heading? That's a substantive section; we could turn that into a section maybe "Physical Requirements" but not in allowed headings. Could we put under Qualifications? Might be better to create a section "Requirements" for physical and mental job requirements. The allowed headings include Requirements. So we can use Requirements heading for physical and mental job requirements and work conditions? Actually work conditions also could be under Requirements. But we also have qualifications separate. Could split: Requirements for physical and mental job requirements and work conditions; Qualifications for education/skills/experience. That seems reasonable. Thus sections: - About the role (description paragraph) - Responsibilities (accountabilities list) - Requirements (physical and mental job requirements + work conditions) - Qualifications (required and preferred) - Benefits (what we offer) - Pay (rate of pay) We must not create Skills unless we have specific skills content; we could incorporate skills into Qualifications. Now we need to format. We must not include any markdown fences. Just raw HTML. Let's craft. First, About the role:

      About the role

      Join a passionate team of railway professionals committed to delivering essential maintenance and services to trains, ensuring uninterrupted service to Union Pacific customers throughout North America! As a Mechanical Service Operator, your primary responsibility will be to support locomotive operations by stocking necessary materials and maintaining cleanliness in assigned areas within the shop and service facilities. By being an integral part of this critical team, you will gain comprehensive knowledge of the entire shop environment and develop a holistic understanding of Union Pacific's mechanical operations. We are powered by our people, will you join our team?

      Responsibilities:

      Responsibilities

      • Operate locomotives to transport them between shop locations, service tracks, switching areas, and line switches, and assist hostlers by operating derails.
      • Safely and proficiently operate a variety of shop machines and tools, including forklifts, backhoes, bobcats, mobile cranes, and high-pressure steam cleaning equipment.
      • Ensure strict compliance with all safety and operational regulations and protocols.
      • Restock locomotives with necessary materials, such as drinking water, sand, and spare parts, ensuring all required supplies are available.
      • Thoroughly clean locomotive interiors and exteriors, including floors, parts, and engine car body, to maintain cleanliness and visual appeal.
      • Conduct air brake tests and inspect materials, equipment, and machinery for defects or unsafe conditions, ensuring optimal performance and safety.
      • Maintain effective communication with team members using hand radios and hand signals in service track and other designated areas.
      • Demonstrate initiative, contribute meaningfully, embrace change, and take personal accountability for completing tasks in a timely manner and to the highest quality standards.
      • Prioritize personal safety and the safety of co-workers by adhering to safety guidelines and reporting any potential hazards or incidents.
      • Foster positive working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, contractors, and customers, effectively resolving conflicts and handling contentious situations.
      • Fulfill additional assigned duties as required and contribute to the overall success of the team and organization.
      Requirements: physical and mental job requirements + work conditions. We need to include: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship. Comply with PPE requirement. Willingness to work near significant machinery. Perform tasks at elevated heights of 18 feet or greater. Also physical and mental job requirements list: Normal Color Vision, Sensory Perception, Hand Coordination and Speed, Depth Perception, Physical Stamina (lift up to 85 lbs), Balance and Mobility, Manual Dexterity and Eye-Hand Coordination. Also need to pass Physical Ability Test (PAT). Also normal color vision etc. We'll make a
        list. Let's list: - Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship. - Must comply with company's requirement to wear personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, safety boots, hard hats, and hearing protection. - Must demonstrate willingness and ability to work in close proximity to significant machinery such as railcars, locomotives, and cranes. - Must be able to perform tasks at elevated heights of 18 feet or greater. - Must successfully pass a Physical Ability Test (PAT) (separate from medical exam). - Normal color vision: ability to detect and interpret visual color signals and displays, identify speed of moving objects at different distances. - Sensory perception: detect unusual sounds and smells during inspections and testing. - Hand coordination and speed: capable of frequent coordinated hand movements to grasp, place, or move objects; ability to respond quickly to sounds. - Depth perception: normal depth perception to judge speed and distance of locomotives. - Physical stamina: occasional bending, stooping, kneeling; able to lift and carry objects up to 85 lbs when required. - Balance and mobility: able to safely walk and maintain balance on uneven surfaces. - Manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination: required for physically strenuous tasks. We'll put each as
      • . Qualifications: required and preferred. We need to include all qualification statements from "Qualifications - Required" and "Qualifications - Preferred". Also note the line "Apply only to those locations where you are prepared to live and work" is part of required? It appears under Qualifications - Required list. We'll include. Let's extract required items: - Minimum age requirement: 18 years or older. - Possession of a valid driver's license. - Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment. - Proficiency in basic arithmetic operations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and conversion of fractions and decimals. - Skill in extracting relevant information from tables, charts, graphs, and written text. - Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with colleagues and supervisors. - Experience using computers and basic keyboarding skills. - Understanding and adherence to safety rules, safe work practices, and identification of potential safety risks. - Ability to comprehend and apply instructions, including operating and safety rules, bulletins, special instructions, and federal regulatory documents. - Basic mechanical knowledge to solve mechanical problems. - Apply only to those locations where you are prepared to live and work. - Comfort and capability to work around large equipment such as railcars, locomotives, and cranes. - Willingness to wear personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, safety boots, hard hats, and hearing protection as required by the company. - Occasional travel may be required. - To be considered for this position, candidates are required to successfully complete an assessment in English before proceeding to the interview stage. (But this is more like a process; still substantive.) Preferred items: - Completion of vocational courses in electronics or mechanics, demonstrating competence in the field. - Proficiency in the use of both hand tools and power tools. - Fundamental knowledge and experience in mechanical operations. - Proven track record of working outdoors in diverse weather conditions, including experience gained through professional engagements, personal projects, and volunteer work. - Comfort and willingness to work in confined spaces or small environments. - Flexibility in scheduling, including the ability to work different shifts, overtime, holidays, and weekends. We'll combine into one list under Qualifications heading, maybe separate subheadings not allowed. We'll just list all. Benefits: from "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 and Metropolitan Community College) - 401(k) retirement plan - Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 20% match up to 5% - Medical, dental and vision insurance, which are collectively bargained for through union membership - Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs We'll list as
          . Pay:

          Pay

          $25.86 per hour

          (or just "$25.86"). We must not include Schedule. Now ensure we didn't include any boilerplate like Reference Number, Department, Closing Date, etc. Also removed lines about email, referral, FAQs, etc. Check that we kept all substantive info: description paragraph, accountabilities list, physical and mental job requirements, work conditions, qualifications required and preferred, benefits, pay. We also kept the line about "Apply only to those locations where you are prepared to live and work". Good. We kept "Occasional travel may be required". Good. We kept "To be considered for this position, candidates are required to successfully complete an assessment in English before proceeding to the interview stage." Good. We kept "Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship." Good. We kept "Must comply with company's requirement to wear personal protective equipment..." Good. We kept "Must demonstrate willingness and ability to work in close proximity to significant machinery such as railcars, locomotives, and cranes." Good. We kept "Must be able to perform tasks at elevated heights of 18 feet or greater." Good. We kept "Must successfully pass a Physical Ability Test (PAT) (separate from medical exam)." Good. We kept all sensory etc. Now ensure we didn

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