Work Equipment Mechanic Field (MofW) - Denver, CO

Union Pacific • DENVER, WY

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About The Position

Union Pacific is hiring a Work Equipment Mechanic for its engineering department. The role maintains and repairs tools, equipment, and machines used by the department, helping the railroad transport goods safely and efficiently. Work includes inspecting and troubleshooting roadway machines, vehicles, and equipment; maintaining and repairing them; and coordinating work and information with others.

The employee must become a Union Pacific certified driver during the probationary period. This requires being at least 21 years old, holding a valid driver's license, and meeting driving-record and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration medical requirements. A commercial driver's license may also be required during probation if operating a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,000 pounds or greater.

Candidates must pass an English assessment before interview and a separate Physical Ability Test to be eligible for employment. The role requires legal authorization to work in the United States without company sponsorship and the ability to perform the listed physical tasks.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Computer literate, with basic keyboarding skills.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record under the company's Motor Vehicle Record requirements.
• Must become a Union Pacific certified driver during the probationary period and meet applicable FMCSA medical requirements; a CDL may be required during probation for operation of vehicles with a GVWR of 26,000 pounds or greater.
• Must have four years of verifiable experience as a diesel mechanic or gas automotive/heavy equipment mechanic, or possess a Journeyman's Mechanic's card.
• Experience with large motor generators, high-voltage circuitry, electronics, and/or electromechanical systems.
• Able to understand and apply safety rules, practice safe work habits, identify safety risks, and avoid risky behaviors and situations.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills for conveying information to coworkers and supervisors.
• Able to perform basic arithmetic and convert fractions and decimals to solve practical problems, and extract relevant information from tables, charts, graphs, and text.
• Able to provide a personal set of mechanics' tools if hired.
• Able to read and understand schematic drawings of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Able to use high- and low-precision instruments to make accurate measurements.
• Successfully complete an English assessment before proceeding to the interview stage.
• Successfully pass a Physical Ability Test to be eligible for employment.
• Normal color vision; able to interpret visual color signals and displays and identify the speed of moving objects at near and far distances.
• Able to stand or sit for more than half of each workday, with opportunities to change positions periodically.
• Able to lift, carry, push, and pull objects weighing 50 to 150 pounds.
• Able to perform physically strenuous work continuously; occasional bending, stooping, and kneeling may be required.
• Frequent walking on varied surfaces; ability to maintain balance, manual dexterity, and excellent eye-hand coordination.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Work with and inspect tools, roadway machines, vehicles, and equipment.
• Perform maintenance and repairs, and troubleshoot malfunctions.
• Plan, organize, and track information; coordinate the work of others.
• Communicate and coordinate with others orally or in writing, and work with information in print or on a computer.
• Understand and follow company and industry safety rules, practices, and procedures.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, contractors, and/or customers, and effectively handle controversy.
• Ensure compliance with railroad safety and operational rules and regulations, including Federal Railroad Administration requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Ongoing learning and development.
• 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.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 20% match up to 5%.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, collectively bargained through union membership.
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed