Track Laborer Regional Driver - Tehachapi, CA

Union Pacific Railroad Company•Tehachapi, CA

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About The Position

Join a team of track laborers with a record of building and repairing railroad tracks for Union Pacific over 150 years! As a Track Laborer - Regional, you will play a vital role in the upkeep and enhancement of the tracks within your designated territory. By conducting essential maintenance, repairs, and installations, you will ensure the safe and efficient movement of trains, enabling Union Pacific to effectively serve its customers across North America. Join us and become part of a workforce that drives our success. Will you accept the challenge?

Requirements

Applicants must have reached the age of 21 or above.
Possess a valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) of either Class A or Class B.
Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey information to colleagues and supervisors.
Exhibit experience in comprehending and following instructions, including but not limited to operating and safety rules, bulletins, special instructions, and federal regulatory documents.
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

Minimum of 1 year of hands-on experience in Railroad Maintenance of Way work.
Demonstrated ability to work outdoors in diverse weather conditions, drawing from professional, personal, or volunteer experience.
Experience in a construction-oriented environment, acquired through professional, personal, or volunteer engagements.
Proficiency in operating heavy equipment, including construction and farm machinery, supported by relevant professional, personal, or volunteer experience.
Strong welding skills or possession of a welding certificate, substantiated by professional, personal, or volunteer experience.
Flexibility to work on-call, overtime, and a variety of shifts, including weekends, holidays, and potentially 7 days a week.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, contractors and/or customers and effectively handle controversy
Ensuring strict compliance with all safety regulations, operational guidelines, and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) requirements is a key aspect of this position.
You will be responsible for handling and transporting track materials and equipment using appropriate load/unload devices.
Performing regular maintenance on tracks, as well as repairing, installing, and removing components as needed, will be part of your daily tasks.
Maintaining the trackbed is crucial, which includes tasks such as removing and replacing ballast, tamping ballast, and assisting with the unloading of ballast from ballast cars.
Operating equipment safely and efficiently to drive spikes, tighten or loosen track bolts, and using pullers to remove spikes will be required.
Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

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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