Train Crew - Coffeyville, KS

Union Pacific•Coffeyville, KS

11d•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 throughout the class and successful completion of all exams are required for continued employment. After training, employees work in road or yard service based on their seniority territory and date. Road service may involve travel between locations and staying away from the home terminal; Union Pacific provides lodging in some circumstances. Yard and local service crews classify rail cars from inbound trains and build outbound trains, working with an engineer or by remote control. Employees may be assigned to cover other locations within their seniority area, may be on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and should expect variable hours and irregular days off. Temporary furloughs are possible based on business volumes. The position requires compliance with railroad safety, operational, and Federal Railroad Administration rules. Employees are subject to drug and alcohol testing. The role involves outdoor work in all weather, physical activity, and possible travel that keeps employees away from their home terminal for a day or more. Employees are asked to commit to their craft and work location for at least two years; changes to seniority locations or crafts depend on business needs and may not be approved. The posting lists expected earnings of approximately $80,000 in the initial year, with potential for higher earnings as employees advance. It describes medical insurance, prescription coverage, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance, as well as additional benefits and programs.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Hold a valid driver's license.
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.
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 determine the speed of moving objects at close and distant ranges.
Have adequate depth perception to assess the speed and distance of locomotives 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 work, including occasional bending, stooping, and kneeling.
Be able 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.
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 company sponsorship.

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, and 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.
Classify cars from inbound trains and build outbound trains in yard and local service.

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 with little to no out-of-pocket cost.
Lodging for road service crews when required to stay away from their home terminal.