Train Crew - Salem, IL

Union Pacific•Salem, IL

1d•Onsite

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 training. The 14-week training program includes classroom and on-the-job instruction, requires full attendance, and requires successful completion of all exams 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. This is a seniority-based position. Employees may need to cover locations beyond the location where they were hired, and road crews may travel between locations and stay away from their home terminal. Assignments may be on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Hours are variable, days off are irregular, and work may include nights, weekends, and holidays. Temporary furloughs are possible based on business volumes. Employees should plan to remain in their craft and work location for at least two years; changes depend on business demands and may not be approved. In the initial year of service, expected earnings are around $80,000. Median annual wages for employees with five years of service exceed $100,000. Benefits include medical insurance with prescription coverage, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance, as well as a 401(k), an employee stock purchase plan, wellness and employee assistance programs, and educational assistance.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Valid driver's license.
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.
Successfully complete an assessment in English before proceeding to the interview stage.
Successfully pass a Physical Ability Test before being considered for employment.
Normal color vision and ability to determine the speed of moving objects at close and distant ranges.
Adequate depth perception to assess the speed and distance of locomotives.
Strength to push, pull, lift, and carry objects weighing up to 85 pounds.
Ability to frequently perform coordinated hand movements, and to occasionally bend, stoop, and kneel.
Ability 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.
Ability to detect unusual sounds and smells during inspections and testing and respond promptly.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
Attend the full 14-week training program and successfully complete all exams during training.
Accept variable work hours, irregularly scheduled days off, and on-call availability, including 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 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 as assigned by a supervisor.
In yard and local service, work with an engineer or by remote control to sort 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 is provided for road service crews when they are required to stay away from their home terminal point; lodging for other coverage locations may depend on the applicable collective bargaining agreement.