Train Crew - Saint Paul, MN

Union Pacific•Paul, ID

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Union Pacific Train Crew employees provide the safe and timely movement of customers’ freight. Previous railroad experience is not required because the company provides training. The initial training class lasts 14 weeks and includes classroom and on-the-job instruction; attendance for the full training period and successful completion of all exams are required for continued employment. After training, employees work in road or yard service according to their territory and seniority. Career progression may include applying for engine service and becoming a Class 1 Locomotive Engineer. The role is seniority-based, and employees may need to cover locations within their seniority area other than the location where they were hired. Road service can require travel between locations and time away from the home terminal; lodging is provided in some circumstances. Employees may be assigned to on-call work at any time, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and work hours and days off are irregular. Temporary furloughs are possible based on business volumes. Employees should plan to remain in their craft and work location for at least two years, as changes depend on business needs and may not be approved. The job requires outdoor work in all weather conditions and may involve travel with trains, physically demanding tasks, walking on uneven terrain, and working at heights. Candidates must pass a Physical Ability Test and meet the listed vision, perception, strength, and sensory requirements. The position requires legal authorization to work in the United States without company sponsorship. Employees are subject to drug and alcohol testing.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Valid driver's license.
Clean driving record for the past 36 months, without suspension, revocation, cancellation, or denial of a license 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.
Normal color vision and ability to detect and interpret visual color signals and displays, and determine the speed of moving objects at close and distant ranges.
Adequate depth perception to assess the speed and distance of locomotives in the service area.
Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry objects weighing up to 85 pounds.
Ability to frequently perform coordinated hand movements for grasping, placing, or moving objects.
Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including occasional bending, stooping, and kneeling.
Ability to line a switch, climb a rail car side ladder, maintain balance while riding a rail car, walk up to five miles per shift on uneven terrain, and occasionally work at heights of 12 feet or more.
Ability to detect unusual sounds and smells during inspections and testing and respond promptly.
Must 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.

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 using radios and/or hand signals.
Maintain accurate written and electronic documentation and prepare necessary materials.
Observe and comply with railroad safety and operating rules and regulations, including Federal Railroad Administration requirements.
Perform additional duties as assigned by a supervisor.

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 for road service crews when required to stay away from their home terminal.