ROS/Maint of Way Inspector -Rison, AR

Union Pacific • Rison, AR

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Ensure railroad track compliance with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and Union Pacific regulations.

Requirements

• Proficient verbal communication skills
• Valid driver's license
• Current Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) 213.7 Parts A, B, and C qualification and is this qualification active in the MOQ database
• Current Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) 213.7 Parts A, B, and C qualifications
• Able to understand and apply safety rules, practice safe work habits, identify safety risks and avoid potentially risky behaviors and situations
• Experience reading and understanding instructions (examples may include: operating and safety rules, bulletins, special instructions, and federal regulatory documents)
• Must not have a current attendance status of 1st Offense, 2nd Offense, or Dismissal as per the Union Pacific Attendance Policy.
• Adhere to the Union Pacific MAPS policy by not having a current status of Training 1, Training 2 or Dismissal.
• Must not have a current Critical Safety Rule violation.
• For employees seeking a transfer to a different work location, please refer to Union Pacific's Intracraft Transfer Policy Intracraft Transfer Policy for Operating Craft (Train Crew) Employees (uprr.com). If you wish to request a transfer to a position outside the scope of your collective bargaining agreement, please consult Union Pacific's Intercraft Transfer Policy Intercraft Transfer Policy (uprr.com) . To be eligible for transfer under either policy, employees must have completed two years of continuous service in their current position/craft. However, the two-year requirement does not apply to furloughed employees.
• Minimum age requirement: You must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship.
• Availability: You must be available to work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Nice To Haves

• Position is governed by American Railway and Airway Supervisors Association (ARASA) Collective Bargaining Agreement, which is a right of selection position
• 3 years experience working in Railroad Maintenance of Way
• 1 year experience working as a track foreman

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, contractors and/or customers and effectively handle conflict situations
• Inspect main line, yard and siding railroad tracks, switches and other facilities to ensure compliance with Union Pacific and FRA standards
• Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA); practice safe work habits to prevent on-the-job accidents and injuries

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees