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Union Pacific Railroad · 1 day ago

Train Crew - Salina, KS / Herington, KS

Herington, KS

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$80K/yr - $80K/yr

Union Pacific Railroad is seeking individuals to join their Train Crew team, responsible for the safe and timely movement of customers’ freight. The role involves inspecting equipment, performing coupling tasks, and maintaining documentation while adhering to safety regulations.

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Responsibilities

Inspect equipment, locomotives, and rail cars to ensure they are safe to use or move in a train

Perform tasks such as: Coupling (connecting) equipment, aligning drawbars, operating remote control locomotives, applying, and releasing hand brakes, riding rail cars, replacing couplers/knuckles and effectively communicating information to crews, yard controllers, and dispatchers via radio and/or hand signals

Maintain accurate written and electronic documentation and prepare necessary materials as required

Observe and comply with all railroad rules and regulations pertaining to safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)

Perform additional duties as assigned by a supervisor

Qualification

Clean driving recordPhysical Ability TestEnglish proficiency assessmentHeavy equipment experienceOutdoor work experienceConfined spaces experienceDepth perceptionColor visionPhysical strengthCoordinated hand movementsInspection skills

Required

Applicants must have reached the age of 18 or above

Valid driver's license

Clean driving record in the past 36 months, without any suspension, revocation, cancellation, or denial of your driver's 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 to undergo a drug or alcohol test related to the operation of a motor vehicle

Successfully complete an assessment in English before proceeding to the interview stage

Preferred

Experience working on 2nd and/or 3rd shifts

Experience working outdoors in diverse weather conditions (considering professional, personal, and volunteer experiences)

Experience working with, on, and around heavy equipment in motion (considering professional, personal, and volunteer experiences)

Experience working in confined spaces and at different heights

Benefits

Medical insurance that also covers prescriptions

Vision, dental, life, and disability insurance

Educational Assistance (including little to no out-of-pocket cost for online and in-person courses at the University of Nebraska at Omaha)

401(k) retirement plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 20% match up to 5%

Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs

Company

Union Pacific Railroad

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One of America's most recognized companies, Union Pacific Railroad connects 23 states in the western two-thirds of the country by rail, providing a critical link in the global supply chain.

Founded in 1862