Track Laborer Driver Eligible - Marshall, MO

Union Pacific Railroad Company•Marshall, MO

47d•$32

About The Position

Join our dynamic team of experienced track laborers who have been dedicated to building and maintaining tracks for Union Pacific for over 150 years! As a Track Laborer - Driver Eligible, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and efficient movement of trains, serving customers across North America.

Requirements

Applicants must have reached the age of 21 or above.
Conduct regular inspections of tracks, track beds, and right-of-way to identify any issues or defects.
Replace and repair rails, rail anchors, spikes, ballast, ties, and other track components as necessary.
Assist in the unloading, movement, and handling of track materials and equipment, including digging holes and trenches.
Maintain track beds by clearing vegetation and brush, as well as removing dust or snow from movable track parts.
Adhere to company and industry safety rules, practices, and procedures.
Operate company vehicles as required.
Perform track maintenance, repairs, and installations.
Ensure compliance with all railroad regulations, including safety standards and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) guidelines.
Foster positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, contractors, and customers, and effectively resolve any arising issues.
Carry out additional assigned duties as needed.
In order to be considered for this position, candidates are required to successfully complete an assessment in English before proceeding to the interview stage. For more information go to the FAQs on UP.jobs.

Nice To Haves

Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Class A or Class B
Demonstrated experience working outdoors in diverse weather conditions (e.g., professional, personal, or volunteer experience)
Proficiency in welding or possession of a welding certificate (e.g., acquired through professional, personal, or volunteer experience)
Competence in operating heavy equipment, including construction and farm machinery (e.g., acquired through professional, personal, or volunteer experience)
Familiarity with working in construction-like environments (e.g., gained through professional, personal, or volunteer experience)
Minimum of one year experience in Railroad Maintenance of Way work
Flexibility to work on-call, overtime, and various shifts, including weekends, holidays, and 7 days a week

Responsibilities

Handle, help unload and move track materials and equipment from rail cars, carts or trucks
Remove and replace rails, rail anchors, spikes, ballast, ties and other parts as needed
Work with equipment; dig holes and trenches, etc.
Observe the condition of the tracks (including beds and right-of-way) for problems or defects
Understand and follow company and industry safety rules, practices and procedures
Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, contractors and/or customers and effectively resolve situations that arise
Drive company vehicles as the need arises
Maintain track beds by cutting vegetation and brush when needed, and sweeping, picking and digging dust or snow from movable track parts
Perform other duties as assigned

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

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