TRAIN CREW

Closing Date: Apply early as this job may be removed or filled as soon as there are sufficient applicants.



Basic Purpose of Job:

Control and supervise the safe and efficient movement of trains, authorizing occupancy of main track and sidings for train operations and track inspection and maintenance personnel.



Accountabilities:

Performing switching, braking, and other train operations.



Pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying up to 25 pounds frequently, 50 pounds occasionally, and assisting in the infrequent movement of weights of up to 83 pounds.



Coupling air hoses.



Uncoupling cars.



Applying and releasing hand brakes.



Riding rail cars and climbing onto equipment.



Applying bilateral use of upper extremities when needed, such as maintaining a grip with both hands.



Maintaining balance and coordination on stairs, ladders, uneven terrain, moving equipment, rails, and ballast.



Maintaining three-point contact when holding on a ladder or train.



Removing, replacing, and carrying knuckles and aligning drawbars.



Following safety precautions.



Reading and comprehending regulations and instructions.



Preparing written documentation and materials.



Working and interacting with others.



Inspecting the conditions and operations of equipment and machines and making adjustments (may require bending or stooping).



Monitoring, observing, interpreting, and relaying signals and placards to gather and communicate information.



Analyzing and troubleshooting problems to identify solutions or alternatives.



Monitoring the situation, environment, and gauges to gather information and take appropriate action (requires ability to recognize sounds and changes in sounds and requires color vision, the ability to detect and interpret visual stimuli, day and night, at near and far distances, including hand signals, printed material text, and the speed and distance of moving objects).



Communicating clearly with co-workers and train dispatchers via radio.



Basic keyboarding.



Required Education, Training, Experience or Skills:

Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.



Within the past three years, applicants must not have had any of the following related to alcohol or drugs: driving convictions, completed state actions, or suspensions or revocations of driver's license.



Applicants receiving a conditional job offer must pass a color vision assessment to ensure that they are able to perform the essential functions of the job by adequately discerning different colors.



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 will be granted an interview is based upon hiring needs. If you have taken this test 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 reading test.



Preferred Education, Training, Experience or Skills:

Active Listening: Attending to and understanding key pieces of spoken information (e.g., from dispatchers, co-workers, etc.).



Reading Comprehension: Reading and understanding standard written text of a nontechnical nature. This includes the ability to read text, identify major points, and draw conclusions. Click here to see a sample of the reading test.



Physical Ability: Ability to apply muscular strength, power, flexibility, aerobic, capacity, range of motion, and endurance in the performance of the physical requirements of the job. Click here for a description of the Physical Abilities Test.



Manual Dexterity: Ability to make quick, accurate, skillful, and coordinated hand movements to grasp, place, or move objects.



Reaction Time: Ability to respond or react quickly to a situation using a single movement of the hands, arms, or legs.



Stress Tolerance: Working productively and effectively when faced with stressful working conditions.



Using Common Sense: Making safe decisions based on sound judgment.



Safety Orientation: The willingness to practice safe work habits.



Teamwork: Working well with others in groups, cooperating with others, and offering to help when needed.



Work Orientation: The willingness to make a meaningful contribution to work.



Background:

On a post-offer basis, Union Pacific will conduct an investigation into newly hired and transferred employees regarding their past employment, state and federal criminal history, military history, driving history, education, professional license or certification verification if job-related, Social Security number, prior drug history, and other job related information. Individuals with felony and/or misdemeanor convictions may not be hired. Within the past three years, applicants must not have had any of the following related to alcohol or drugs: driving convictions, completed state actions, or suspensions or revocations of driver's license. Click here for Union Pacific's policy regarding background investigations.



Medical:

Employment with Union Pacific is contingent upon the successful completion of a medical examination. The medical examination includes a drug screen, a color vision exam, and a medical assessment to ensure that candidates can safely perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. In addition, the company conducts for-cause, post-accident, and random drug and alcohol testing of its employees.



Union:

United Transportation Union.



Union membership initiation fee and monthly dues or assessments are required as per the collective bargaining agreement.



The probationary period may range from 60-90 days from the date of seniority, which is governed by the collective bargaining agreement based on the territory.



Work Conditions:

Outside work is required regardless of weather conditions.



Must wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety boots, hard hats, and hearing protection where the company requires.





Not a typical 40-hour-a-week opportunity.

Variable and irregular work hours, with irregularly scheduled days off.

Travel and be away from home for several days at a time.

\"\"On-call\"\" basis, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Typically report to work 90 minutes after notification.

Work weekends and holidays.

Work outdoors, regardless of weather conditions.

Occasional work 12 feet or more above ground.



From Union Pacific





Other:

Job applicants who have previously interviewed for this position regardless of geographical location can only reapply for this position after a period of six months has passed.



Please apply only to those locations where you are prepared to live and work.



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