Track Laborer Regional Driver - Salem, OR

About the role

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?

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, contractors and/or customers and effectively handle controversy
• Ensuring strict compliance with all safety regulations, operational guidelines, and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) requirements is a key aspect of this position.
• You will be responsible for handling and transporting track materials and equipment using appropriate load/unload devices.
• Performing regular maintenance on tracks, as well as repairing, installing, and removing components as needed, will be part of your daily tasks.
• Maintaining the trackbed is crucial, which includes tasks such as removing and replacing ballast, tamping ballast, and assisting with the unloading of ballast from ballast cars.
• Operating equipment safely and efficiently to drive spikes, tighten or loosen track bolts, and using pullers to remove spikes will be required.
• Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
• Have a valid driver's license
• Have an acceptable driving record per your Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
• Meet the medical requirements (also called physical qualifications) for commercial motor vehicle drivers as specified by the US Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
• Possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) of either Class A or Class B
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey information to colleagues and supervisors
• Exhibit experience in comprehending and following instructions, including but not limited to operating and safety rules, bulletins, special instructions, and federal regulatory documents
• Successfully complete an assessment in English before proceeding to the interview stage
• Successfully pass a Physical Ability Test (PAT) before being considered for employment (separate from the medical exam)
• Capacity to engage in physically demanding tasks, including occasional bending, stooping, and kneeling
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 65 lbs, and