Bridge & Building Carpenter - Coffeyville, KS

Union Pacific • Coffeyville, KS

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Bridge and Building Carpenters perform carpentry work related to the construction, maintenance, and repair of bridges and buildings, as assigned under a foreman’s supervision. The role supports the safe and efficient movement of trains by repairing railroad infrastructure. The position is based in Coffeyville, Kansas, and requires working at different heights and near large equipment such as railcars, locomotives, and cranes. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship and prepared to live and work at the specified location. Candidates must pass an English assessment before interviewing and a Physical Ability Test before employment consideration; the PAT is separate from the medical exam.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years old.
• Have a valid driver’s license.
• Have experience using hand and power tools.
• Have a Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), or be able to obtain one within the probationary period.
• Have proficient verbal and written communication skills to convey information to coworkers and supervisors.
• Be able to read and comprehend blueprints.
• Have experience reading and understanding instructions, such as operating and safety rules, bulletins, special instructions, and federal regulatory documents.
• Successfully complete an English assessment before proceeding to the interview stage.
• Successfully pass a Physical Ability Test (PAT) before being considered for employment; this is separate from the medical exam.
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship.
• Be willing and able to work at different heights and comfortable working near railcars, locomotives, cranes, and other large equipment.
• Demonstrate a commitment to safe work habits.
• Be prepared to live and work at the specified location.
• Meet the physical demands of the role, including sustained physically demanding work; occasional bending, stooping, and kneeling; manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; extended standing; walking and maintaining balance on uneven surfaces; occasionally lifting and carrying up to 65 pounds; and pushing and pulling objects up to 119 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in using hand and power tools.
• Familiarity with operating heavy machinery, including construction and farm equipment, gained through professional, personal, or volunteer experience.
• Ability to work effectively 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.
• Conduct masonry repairs on bridges, including constructing concrete forms, driving piles, and laying out, pouring, and finishing concrete.
• Perform construction and repair work on culverts, timber and steel bridges, and buildings.
• Foster positive working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, contractors, and customers, and manage urgent situations effectively.
• Follow safety, operational, and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) rules and regulations.
• Carry out additional responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Strengths-based, engagement-focused, and performance-oriented culture.
• Ongoing learning and development.
• Educational assistance, including little to no out-of-pocket cost for online and in-person courses at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and Metropolitan Community College.
• 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed