Bridge & Building Carpenter - Bismarck, MO

Union Pacific • Bismarck, MO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Union Pacific is hiring a Bridge & Building Carpenter in Bismarck, Missouri, in the Engineering department. Under the supervision of a foreman, the carpenter performs work related to the construction, maintenance, and repair of bridges and buildings. The work helps maintain railroad infrastructure so trains can operate safely and efficiently. The role includes carpentry, masonry, and other construction and repair tasks, along with compliance with railroad safety, operational, and Federal Railroad Administration rules. Applicants should be prepared to live and work at the specified location.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid driver's license.
• Experience using hand and power tools.
• Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License, or ability to obtain one within the probationary period.
• Verbal and written communication skills sufficient to convey information to coworkers and supervisors.
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints.
• Experience reading and understanding instructions, such as operating and safety rules, bulletins, special instructions, and federal regulatory documents.
• Must successfully complete an English-language assessment before proceeding to the interview stage.
• Must successfully pass a Physical Ability Test before being considered for employment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship.
• Must be willing and able to work at different heights and comfortable working near railcars, locomotives, cranes, and other large equipment.
• Must be prepared to live and work at the specified location.
• Physical ability to perform demanding work, including occasional bending, stooping, and kneeling; standing for extended periods; walking and maintaining balance on uneven surfaces; occasionally lifting and carrying up to 65 pounds; and pushing or pulling objects up to 119 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency using hand and power tools.
• Familiarity with operating heavy machinery, including construction and farm equipment, from professional, personal, or volunteer experience.
• Ability to work outdoors in diverse weather conditions, based on professional, personal, or volunteer experience.
• Experience in a construction-oriented environment, gained professionally, personally, or through volunteer involvement.
• Flexibility to work on-call, overtime, various shifts, weekends, and holidays, seven days a week.

Responsibilities

• Paint, frame, and install bridge timbers.
• Perform masonry repairs on bridges, including constructing concrete forms, driving piles, and laying out, pouring, and finishing concrete.
• Perform construction and repair tasks involving culverts, timber and steel bridges, and buildings.
• Maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, contractors, and customers, and manage urgent situations effectively.
• Follow safety, operational, and Federal Railroad Administration regulations and rules applicable to the railroad industry.
• Carry out additional responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Strengths-based, engagement-focused, and performance-oriented culture.
• Ongoing learning and development.
• Educational assistance, including online and in-person courses at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and Metropolitan Community College at little to no out-of-pocket cost.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 20% match up to 5%.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, collectively bargained through union membership.
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed