Track Laborer Driver Eligible - Tucson, AZ

Union Pacific • Tucson, AZ

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Union Pacific’s team of track laborers, who build and maintain railroad tracks. The Track Laborer - Driver Eligible helps ensure the safe and efficient movement of trains serving customers across North America. The role involves track inspection, maintenance, repair and installation; handling track materials and equipment; maintaining track beds; following railroad safety and operating rules; and driving company vehicles as needed. The position requires frequent travel and work predominantly in rural and remote areas, often near heavy machinery. Candidates must be willing to live and work in the specified location and provide their own reliable transportation.

During the probationary period, employees must obtain Union Pacific driver certification. Eligibility requires being at least 21, holding a valid driver’s license, and maintaining an acceptable driving record. A CDL must be obtained during probation if operating vehicles with a GVWR of 26,000 pounds or greater. Employees must meet FMCSA medical qualifications, as determined by Union Pacific Health and Medical Services, and may be subject to additional medical requirements. Candidates must pass an English assessment before interview consideration and a separate Physical Ability Test before employment consideration. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship and agree to wear required personal protective equipment.

The work is physically demanding and can involve bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting and carrying up to 65 pounds, pushing and pulling objects up to 119 pounds, extended standing, walking on uneven surfaces, and climbing ladders. The role may require flexibility for on-call work, overtime, various shifts, weekends, holidays, and work seven days a week.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must hold a valid driver's license and maintain an acceptable driving record for Union Pacific driver certification.
• Must obtain Union Pacific driver certification during the probationary period.
• 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 and any additional medical requirements determined by Union Pacific Health and Medical Services.
• Must successfully complete an English assessment before proceeding to interview.
• 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 required PPE, including safety glasses, safety boots, hard hats, and hearing protection.
• Must be willing to live and work in the specified location, work near heavy machinery, travel frequently, and work predominantly in rural and remote areas.
• Must have reliable personal transportation.
• Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks, including occasional bending, stooping, and kneeling; occasionally lift and carry up to 65 pounds; push and pull objects up to 119 pounds; stand for extended periods; walk and balance on uneven surfaces; and climb ladders.

Nice To Haves

• Valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Experience working outdoors in diverse weather conditions, gained professionally, personally, or through volunteer work.
• Welding proficiency or a welding certificate, gained professionally, personally, or through volunteer work.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment, including construction and farm machinery, gained professionally, personally, or through volunteer work.
• Familiarity with construction-like work environments, gained professionally, personally, or through volunteer work.
• 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 and replace rails, rail anchors, spikes, ballast, ties, and other track components as needed.
• 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.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, contractors, and customers, and resolve situations that arise.
• Drive company vehicles as needed.
• Maintain track beds by cutting vegetation and brush and removing dust or snow from movable track parts.
• Perform track maintenance, repairs, and installations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Ongoing learning and development.
• Educational Assistance, including online and in-person courses at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and Metropolitan Community College at 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed