Work Equip Mech Field- Van Horn, TX

About the role

Join our team of Work Equipment Mechanic! These employees maintain and repair tools, equipment, and machines for our engineering department. You'll work with several types of equipment to help ensure Union Pacific can continue to safely and efficiently transport goods to customers across North America!

Required Certifications

• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
• Must have valid driver's license
• Must have an acceptable driving record per your Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
• You may also be required to obtain your Commercial Driver's License (CDL) if you will be operating a vehicle(s) with a GVWR of 26,000 lbs or greater. If this is required, you will need to obtain your CDL during your probationary period.

Medical Requirements

Must meet the medical requirements (also called physical qualifications) for commercial motor vehicle drivers as specified by the US Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The FMCSA physical qualifications for drivers can be found on the FMCSA homepage. Health and Medical Services at Union Pacific Railroad will make the final determination on whether or not an individual meets the FMCSA medical qualifications, and may add additional medical requirements to assure the person can safely perform job tasks, with or without accommodation.

Accountabilities

• Work with and inspect tools, roadway machines, vehicles, and equipment
• Perform maintenance and repair; troubleshoot malfunctions
• Plan, organize, and track information; coordinate the work of others
• Cope with oral or written communication; work with information in print or on a computer
• Understand and follow company and industry safety rules, practices, and procedures
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, contractors and/or customers and effectively handle controversy
• Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications - Required

• Applicants must have reached the age of 21 or above.
• Computer literate and have basic keyboarding computer skills
• Valid driver's license
• Able to understand and apply safety rules, practice safe work habits, identify safety risks and avoid potentially risky behaviors and situations
• Experience with large motor generators, high-voltage circuitry, electronics and/or electro-mechanical systems.
• Must have the following: 4 years of verifiable experience as a diesel mechanic or gas automotive/heavy equipment mechanic OR must possess a Journeyman's Mechanic's card
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills to deliver information to coworker(s) and supervisor(s)
• Able to perform basic arithmetic operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and conversion of fractions into decimals and decimals into fractions to solve practical problems. In addition, applicants must be able to extract relevant information from tables, charts, graphs, and text
• Able to provide own set of mechanics' tools if hired
• Able to read and understand schematic drawings of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Able to use both high precision (for example, calipers, electronic scales) and low precision (for example, tape measures, hand levels) instruments to get accurate measurements

Qualifications - Preferred

• Visual Ability: Normal color vision is essential. The ability to discern and interpret various visual color signals and displays. Proficiency in identifying and determining the speed of moving objects at both near and far distances.
• Standing or Sitting: Capable of remaining standing or sitting for more than half of each workday, with opportunities to adjust positions periodically for comfort.
• Lifting and Carrying: Must demonstrate the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull objects weighing between 50 lbs. and 150 lbs.
• Physically Demanding Tasks: The capacity to perform physically strenuous work continuously. Occasional bending, stooping, and kneeling may be required.
• Mobility: Frequent walking on a variety of surfaces is necessary. Maintaining balance while performing tasks is essential. Possessing manual dexterity and excellent eye-hand coordination is a must.

Work Conditions

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship.