Track Laborer- Driver Eligible
Company Name:
Union Pacific
Description
Repair and rebuild railroad track. Physical duties will require frequent walking over extended areas with uneven footing; flexibility sufficient for track maintenance tasks such as flexing to pick up tie plates; balance sufficient to walk on ballast; standing for more than half of each work day with periodic breaks; lift/carry and push/pull equipment and other objects weighing 25 lbs. (frequently), 50 lbs. (occasionally), and 75 lbs. (infrequently); occasional climbing on ladders; bending, stooping, and kneeling; good eye-hand coordination; and bilateral dexterity.
Required Certifications:
For this position, you will be required to become a Union Pacific certified driver during your probationary period. To become certified, you must meet the following Motor Vehicle and Medical Requirements.
Motor Vehicle Requirements:
1. Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
2. Have valid driver's license
3. Have an acceptable driving record per your Motor Vehicle Record (MVR). This includes commercial and personal vehicles. No more than one moving violation conviction in the past three years. No DUI/DWI/Refusal convictions in the past three years. No more than one DOT reportable accident in past three years.
4. 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). For more information about FMCSA physical qualifications for drivers click here. 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 safety perform job tasks, with or without accommodation.
Accountabilities
Remove and install ties with tie tongs
Cut vegetation and brush when needed.
Drive spikes into ties with a spike maul.
Pull spikes with a claw bar.
Install and remove rail anchors.
Handle, place, and align tie plates under rails.
Cut in rails.
Plug spike holes.
Lift rails using the manual track jack.
Sweep, pick, and dig dust and snow from movable track parts
Remove and replace ballast.
Unload or assist in unloading ballast from rail car, cart or truck
Adze ties.
Clip and unclip elastic fasteners.
Climb ladders.
Dig holes and trenches.
Observe condition of tracks, track beds, and track right of way for problems or defects.
Perform track maintenance, repair, and installation.
Handle and move track materials and equipment.
Maintain track beds.
Work with equipment.
Understand and follow company and industry safety rules, practices, and procedures.
Drive company vehicles as required.
Perform any other work not mentioned above that is required to construct or rehabilitate railroad tracks.
Qualifications
Must have a valid driver's license.
Ability to perform heavy physical labor.
Must be capable of performing physically strenuous work on a continuous basis
Must be able to read and comprehend regulations and instructions as well as possess good verbal communication skills.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, contractors and/or customers and effectively handle conflict situations
Ability to speak English in a clear, concise manner in order to communicate with coworker(s) and supervisor(s)
Authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
Must be 21 years of age or older
Applicants must qualify on a Physical Ability Test (PAT) prior to employment. Click here for a description of the Physical Abilities Test
Applicants for this position must pass a pre-employment test in English before being allowed to interview. The number of candidates who pass the test and are granted an interview is based upon hiring needs. If you have taken this test for any of the jobs listed here and failed within the last six months, you will not be eligible to apply for this position. Click here to see a sample of the Workplace Practices Test.
Welding experience
Experience operating construction or farm equipment.
1 year(s) Railroad Maintenance of Way work experience
Current valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or have had a CDL in the past
Department
The Engineering team is charged with a crucial role - maintaining 32,000 miles of track to keep America moving. Engineering employees inspect, repair and maintain infrastructure such as track, bridges, facilities and signals. Using the latest tools and technology, the Engineering team provides safe and efficient construction for all facets of the railroad.
Company
Union Pacific is one of America's premier transportation and logistics companies, linking 23 states in the western two-thirds of the country and serving many of the fastest-growing U.S. cities. Generations of Americans have built successful careers at Union Pacific and in the process, they've helped build a nation - delivering lumber for our homes, food for our tables, energy for our power plants and the countless raw materials and finished goods that supply the American way of life.
Location: Rawlins, WY
Closing Date: Apply early as this job may be removed as soon as there are sufficient applicants.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Union Pacific
Description
Repair and rebuild railroad track. Physical duties will require frequent walking over extended areas with uneven footing; flexibility sufficient for track maintenance tasks such as flexing to pick up tie plates; balance sufficient to walk on ballast; standing for more than half of each work day with periodic breaks; lift/carry and push/pull equipment and other objects weighing 25 lbs. (frequently), 50 lbs. (occasionally), and 75 lbs. (infrequently); occasional climbing on ladders; bending, stooping, and kneeling; good eye-hand coordination; and bilateral dexterity.
Required Certifications:
For this position, you will be required to become a Union Pacific certified driver during your probationary period. To become certified, you must meet the following Motor Vehicle and Medical Requirements.
Motor Vehicle Requirements:
1. Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
2. Have valid driver's license
3. Have an acceptable driving record per your Motor Vehicle Record (MVR). This includes commercial and personal vehicles. No more than one moving violation conviction in the past three years. No DUI/DWI/Refusal convictions in the past three years. No more than one DOT reportable accident in past three years.
4. 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). For more information about FMCSA physical qualifications for drivers click here. 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 safety perform job tasks, with or without accommodation.
Accountabilities
Remove and install ties with tie tongs
Cut vegetation and brush when needed.
Drive spikes into ties with a spike maul.
Pull spikes with a claw bar.
Install and remove rail anchors.
Handle, place, and align tie plates under rails.
Cut in rails.
Plug spike holes.
Lift rails using the manual track jack.
Sweep, pick, and dig dust and snow from movable track parts
Remove and replace ballast.
Unload or assist in unloading ballast from rail car, cart or truck
Adze ties.
Clip and unclip elastic fasteners.
Climb ladders.
Dig holes and trenches.
Observe condition of tracks, track beds, and track right of way for problems or defects.
Perform track maintenance, repair, and installation.
Handle and move track materials and equipment.
Maintain track beds.
Work with equipment.
Understand and follow company and industry safety rules, practices, and procedures.
Drive company vehicles as required.
Perform any other work not mentioned above that is required to construct or rehabilitate railroad tracks.
Qualifications
Must have a valid driver's license.
Ability to perform heavy physical labor.
Must be capable of performing physically strenuous work on a continuous basis
Must be able to read and comprehend regulations and instructions as well as possess good verbal communication skills.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, contractors and/or customers and effectively handle conflict situations
Ability to speak English in a clear, concise manner in order to communicate with coworker(s) and supervisor(s)
Authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
Must be 21 years of age or older
Applicants must qualify on a Physical Ability Test (PAT) prior to employment. Click here for a description of the Physical Abilities Test
Applicants for this position must pass a pre-employment test in English before being allowed to interview. The number of candidates who pass the test and are granted an interview is based upon hiring needs. If you have taken this test for any of the jobs listed here and failed within the last six months, you will not be eligible to apply for this position. Click here to see a sample of the Workplace Practices Test.
Welding experience
Experience operating construction or farm equipment.
1 year(s) Railroad Maintenance of Way work experience
Current valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or have had a CDL in the past
Department
The Engineering team is charged with a crucial role - maintaining 32,000 miles of track to keep America moving. Engineering employees inspect, repair and maintain infrastructure such as track, bridges, facilities and signals. Using the latest tools and technology, the Engineering team provides safe and efficient construction for all facets of the railroad.
Company
Union Pacific is one of America's premier transportation and logistics companies, linking 23 states in the western two-thirds of the country and serving many of the fastest-growing U.S. cities. Generations of Americans have built successful careers at Union Pacific and in the process, they've helped build a nation - delivering lumber for our homes, food for our tables, energy for our power plants and the countless raw materials and finished goods that supply the American way of life.
Location: Rawlins, WY
Closing Date: Apply early as this job may be removed as soon as there are sufficient applicants.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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