Track Laborer Driver Eligible - Findlay, IL

Union Pacific • Findlay, IL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Union Pacific is seeking a Track Laborer to help build and maintain railroad tracks and support the safe, efficient movement of trains. The role involves handling track materials and equipment, inspecting and maintaining track infrastructure, completing repairs and installations, and following railroad safety and operating regulations. Work is predominantly in rural and remote areas, often near heavy equipment, and entails frequent travel. Candidates must be willing to live and work in the specified location and provide their own reliable transportation.

During the probationary period, the employee must obtain Union Pacific driver certification. Eligibility requires being at least 21 years old, holding a valid driver's license, maintaining an acceptable driving record, and meeting applicable medical qualifications. A CDL is required during probation if operating a vehicle with a GVWR of 26,000 pounds or greater. Candidates must pass an English-language assessment and a separate Physical Ability Test before employment consideration, and meet applicable FMCSA medical qualifications. The position requires wearing prescribed PPE and being legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must hold a valid driver's license and maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record for Union Pacific driver certification.
• Must obtain a CDL during the probationary period if operating a vehicle with a GVWR of 26,000 pounds or greater.
• Must meet FMCSA medical qualifications for commercial motor vehicle drivers, as determined by Union Pacific Health and Medical Services.
• Must successfully complete an English-language assessment before proceeding to the interview stage.
• Must successfully pass a Physical Ability Test before being considered for employment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• Must agree to wear prescribed PPE, including safety glasses, safety boots, hard hats, and hearing protection.
• Must be willing and physically capable of working close to heavy machinery, including railcars, locomotives, and cranes.
• Must be available for frequent travel and have reliable personal transportation.
• Must be willing to live and work in the specified locations.
• Must be capable of occasional bending, stooping, and kneeling; occasionally lifting and carrying up to 65 pounds; pushing and pulling up to 119 pounds; standing for extended periods; walking and balancing on uneven surfaces; and climbing ladders to access truck storage.

Nice To Haves

• Valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License.
• Experience working outdoors in diverse weather conditions, including professional, personal, or volunteer experience.
• Welding proficiency or a welding certificate, including experience gained professionally, personally, or through volunteering.
• Competence operating heavy equipment, including construction and farm machinery.
• Familiarity with construction-like work environments.
• At least one year of Railroad Maintenance of Way experience.
• Flexibility to work on-call, overtime, various shifts, weekends, holidays, and seven days a week.

Responsibilities

• Handle, help unload, and move track materials and equipment from rail cars, carts, or trucks.
• Remove, replace, repair, and install rails, rail anchors, spikes, ballast, ties, and other track components.
• Work with equipment and dig holes and trenches.
• Inspect tracks, track beds, and rights-of-way for problems or defects.
• Follow company and industry safety rules, practices, and procedures, and comply with railroad regulations and Federal Railroad Administration requirements.
• Maintain track beds by cutting vegetation and brush and removing dust or snow from movable track parts.
• Drive company vehicles as needed.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, contractors, and customers, and resolve issues that arise.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Strengths-based, engagement-focused, and performance-oriented culture.
• Ongoing learning and development.
• Educational Assistance, including 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, 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