Mechanical Service Operator - Pocatello, ID

Union Pacific • POCATELLO, ID

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Service Operator supports locomotive operations by stocking necessary materials and maintaining cleanliness in assigned areas within the shop and service facilities. The role involves moving locomotives between shop locations and service areas, operating shop equipment, conducting inspections and air brake tests, and helping ensure trains receive essential maintenance and services. The position contributes to safe, reliable mechanical operations and requires working around large machinery and in varied physical conditions.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic arithmetic skills, including working with fractions and decimals.
• Ability to extract relevant information from tables, charts, graphs, and written text.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer experience and basic keyboarding skills.
• Understanding of safety rules and safe work practices, including identifying potential safety risks.
• Ability to understand and apply instructions, operating and safety rules, bulletins, special instructions, and federal regulatory documents.
• Basic mechanical knowledge to solve mechanical problems.
• Apply only to locations where prepared to live and work.
• Ability and willingness to work around large equipment such as railcars, locomotives, and cranes.
• Willingness to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, safety boots, hard hats, and hearing protection.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Must successfully complete an English-language assessment before proceeding to the interview stage.
• Must successfully pass a Physical Ability Test, separate from the medical exam.
• Normal color vision, including the ability to identify visual signals and judge moving-object speed at different distances.
• Ability to detect unusual sounds and smells during inspections and testing.
• Frequent coordinated hand movements and ability to respond quickly to sounds.
• Normal depth perception to judge locomotive speed and distance in the service area.
• Ability to occasionally bend, stoop, and kneel, and lift and carry up to 85 pounds when required.
• Ability to walk safely and maintain balance on uneven surfaces.
• Manual dexterity, precise eye-hand coordination, and ability to perform physically strenuous tasks.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• Ability and willingness to work in close proximity to significant machinery and perform tasks at heights of 18 feet or greater.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of vocational courses in electronics or mechanics demonstrating competence in the field.
• Proficiency with hand tools and power tools.
• Fundamental knowledge and experience in mechanical operations.
• Experience working outdoors in diverse weather conditions, including through professional engagements, personal projects, or volunteer work.
• Comfort and willingness to work in confined spaces or small environments.
• Scheduling flexibility, including ability to work different shifts, overtime, holidays, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Operate locomotives between shop locations, service tracks, switching areas, and line switches, and assist hostlers by operating derails.
• Operate shop machines and tools, including forklifts, backhoes, bobcats, mobile cranes, and high-pressure steam cleaning equipment.
• Comply with safety and operational regulations and protocols.
• Restock locomotives with materials such as drinking water, sand, and spare parts.
• Clean locomotive interiors and exteriors, including floors, parts, and engine car bodies.
• Conduct air brake tests and inspect materials, equipment, and machinery for defects or unsafe conditions.
• Communicate with team members using hand radios and hand signals in service tracks and other designated areas.
• Complete tasks on time and to quality standards, demonstrate initiative, adapt to change, and take personal accountability.
• Follow safety guidelines and report potential hazards or incidents.
• Build positive working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, contractors, and customers, and address conflicts and contentious situations.
• Perform additional assigned duties and contribute to team and organizational success.

Benefits

• Ongoing learning and development.
• Educational Assistance, including online and in-person courses at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and Metropolitan Community College with little to no out-of-pocket cost.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 20% match up to 5%.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs.

What This Job Offers

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