Train Crew - Sioux City, IA

Union Pacific•Sioux City, IA

About The Position

Union Pacific Train Crew employees provide the safe and timely movement of customers’ freight. No previous railroad experience is 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. As employees progress, they may have the opportunity to apply for engine service and become a Class 1 Locomotive Engineer. After training, employees work in road or yard service according to their territory and seniority. Road service may involve travel between locations and time away from the home terminal; Union Pacific provides lodging for such assignments. Yard and local service crews work with an engineer or by remote control to classify cars from inbound trains and build outbound trains. This is a seniority-based role, and assignments may cover locations other than the one hired for. Employees may be assigned to on-call work 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Work hours and days off vary, and employees may be on call at nights, on weekends, and on holidays. Temporary furloughs are possible based on business volumes. The initial-year earnings are described as around $80,000, with potential for higher earnings as employees advance. The role requires compliance with railroad safety and operating rules and Federal Railroad Administration regulations. Employees are subject to random drug and alcohol testing, reasonable-suspicion testing, and post-accident testing when applicable. A Physical Ability Test is required before employment consideration, separate from the medical exam. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Must have a clean driving record for 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.
Must successfully complete an English assessment before proceeding to the interview stage.
Must successfully pass a Physical Ability Test before being considered for employment.
Must have normal color vision, adequate depth perception, and the ability to detect unusual sounds and smells during inspections and testing.
Must be able to push, pull, lift, and carry objects weighing up to 85 lbs.
Must be able to frequently perform coordinated hand movements and occasionally bend, stoop, and kneel.
Must 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.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
Must attend the full 14-week training class and successfully complete all exams during the training period.
Must be prepared to commit to the craft and work location for at least two years; changes depend on business demands and may not be approved.
Must be prepared for variable work hours, irregularly scheduled days off, on-call assignments, and potential work on nights, weekends, and holidays.

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 effectively with crews, yard controllers, and dispatchers by radio and/or hand signals.
Maintain accurate written and electronic documentation and prepare necessary materials.
Observe and comply with railroad safety and operating rules and Federal Railroad Administration regulations.
Perform additional duties as 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.
401(k) retirement plan.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 20% match up to 5%.
Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs.
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.
Ongoing learning and development.
Strengths-based, engagement-focused, and performance-oriented culture.