Track Laborer Driver Eligible - Valley, NE

About the role

Join our dynamic team of experienced track laborers who have been dedicated to building and maintaining tracks for Union Pacific for over 150 years! As a Track Laborer - Driver Eligible, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and efficient movement of trains, serving customers across North America.

Responsibilities

• Handle, help unload and move track materials and equipment from rail cars, carts or trucks
• Remove and replace rails, rail anchors, spikes, ballast, ties and other parts as needed
• Work with equipment; dig holes and trenches, etc.
• Observe the condition of the tracks (including beds and right-of-way) for problems or defects
• Understand and follow company and industry safety rules, practices and procedures
• Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, contractors and/or customers and effectively resolve situations that arise
• Drive company vehicles as the need arises
• Maintain track beds by cutting vegetation and brush when needed, and sweeping, picking and digging dust or snow from movable track parts
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Applicants must have reached the age of 21 or above.
• Conduct regular inspections of tracks, track beds, and right-of-way to identify any issues or defects.
• Replace and repair rails, rail anchors, spikes, ballast, ties, and other track components as necessary.
• Absorb and carry out additional assigned duties as needed.

Qualifications - Required

• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Class A or Class B (preferred)
• Demonstrated experience working outdoors in diverse weather conditions (e.g., professional, personal, or volunteer experience)
• Proficiency in welding or possession of a welding certificate (e.g., acquired through professional, personal, or volunteer experience)
• Competence in operating heavy equipment, including construction and farm machinery (e.g., acquired through professional, personal, or volunteer experience)
• Familiarity with working in construction-like environments (e.g., gained through professional, personal, or volunteer experience)
• Minimum of one year experience in Railroad Maintenance of Way work
• Flexibility to work on-call, overtime, and various shifts, including weekends, holidays, and 7 days a week

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.
• Standing: Must be capable of standing for extended periods during the workday, with the flexibility to change positions periodically for comfort.
• Walking: Safely walk and maintain balance on uneven surfaces.
• Climbing: Must be able to climb ladders to access truck storage as necessary.

Work Conditions

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship.
• Personal Protective Equipment: Candidates must agree to wear prescribed personal protective equipment (PPE) including safety glasses, safety boots, hard hats, and hearing protection as mandated by the company.
• Location Flexibility: This position is applicable only to individuals who are willing to live and work in the specified locations.
• Working around Large Equipment: Applicants must be willing and physically capable of working in close proximity to heavy machinery such as railcars, locomotives, and cranes.
• Emphasis on Safety: Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to practicing safe work habits and following established safety protocols.
• Travel Requirements: The role entails frequent travel, and applicants must be available to undertake such travel.
• Transportation: Candidates must have their own reliable transportation.
• Work Environment: Work will predominantly occur in rural and remote geographic areas.

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