Train Crew - Dalhart, TX

Union Pacific•Dalhart, TX

1d•$80,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Union Pacific Train Crew employees provide the safe and timely movement of customers’ freight. Previous railroad experience is not required; the company provides a 14-week training program that includes classroom and on-the-job training. Attendance throughout training and successful completion of all exams are required for continued employment. After training, employees work in road or yard service depending on their territory and seniority. Road crews may travel between locations and stay away from their home terminal; lodging is provided in some circumstances. Yard and local crews work with an engineer or by remote control to sort cars from inbound trains and build outbound trains. This is a seniority-based role, and employees may need to cover other locations within their seniority area. Assignments may be on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Work hours and days off are variable, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Temporary furloughs are possible as business volumes change. As employees advance, they may have the opportunity to apply for engine service and become a Class 1 Locomotive Engineer. The posting estimates first-year earnings of around $80,000 and median annual wages above $100,000 for employees with five years of service. Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship. The role is based in Dalhart, Texas.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Hold a valid driver's license.
Have a clean driving record in the past 36 months, without a suspension, revocation, cancellation, or denial resulting from a drug- or alcohol-related incident.
Must not have been involved in diversion or probation, or pleaded guilty to a drug- or alcohol-related driving incident.
Must not have refused a drug or alcohol test related to operating a motor vehicle.
Successfully complete an English-language assessment before proceeding to the interview stage.
Successfully pass a Physical Ability Test before being considered for employment.
Have normal color vision and the ability to detect and interpret visual color signals and displays, and judge the speed of moving objects at close and distant ranges.
Have adequate depth perception to assess the speed and distance of locomotives being moved in the service area.
Be able to push, pull, lift, and carry objects weighing up to 85 pounds.
Be able to frequently perform coordinated hand movements for grasping, placing, or moving objects.
Be able to perform physically demanding tasks, including occasional bending, stooping, and kneeling.
Be able to line switches, climb rail-car side ladders, maintain balance while riding rail cars, walk up to five miles per shift on uneven terrain, and occasionally work at heights of 12 feet or more.
Be able to detect unusual sounds and smells during inspections and testing and respond promptly.
Be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship.
Attend the full 14-week training class and successfully complete all exams during training.
Be prepared for variable work hours, irregularly scheduled days off, and possible on-call assignments, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Be prepared to work outdoors in all weather conditions and to travel with trains, sometimes spending a day or more away from the home terminal.

Nice To Haves

Experience working second and/or third shifts.
Experience working outdoors in diverse weather conditions, including professional, personal, or volunteer experience.
Experience working with, on, and around heavy equipment in motion, including professional, personal, or volunteer experience.
Experience working in confined spaces and at different heights.

Responsibilities

Inspect equipment, locomotives, and rail cars to ensure they are safe to use or move in a train.
Couple equipment, align drawbars, operate remote-control locomotives, apply and release hand brakes, ride rail cars, and replace couplers or knuckles.
Communicate information to crews, yard controllers, and dispatchers using radios and/or hand signals.
Maintain accurate written and electronic documentation and prepare required materials.
Observe and comply with railroad safety and operating rules and regulations, including Federal Railroad Administration requirements.
Perform additional duties assigned by a supervisor.
In yard and local service, classify cars from inbound trains and build outbound trains.

Benefits

Medical insurance, including prescription coverage.
Vision insurance.
Dental insurance.
Life insurance.
Disability insurance.
Educational Assistance, including online and in-person 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%.
Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs.
Lodging provided for road service crews when required to stay away from their home terminal.
Paid sick days; the posting says employees will likely not be eligible for other compensated time off during their first year.