Train Crew - Phoenix, AZ (Arizona Hub)
About the position
At Union Pacific, success is driven by our talented workforce. If you are passionate about contributing to a dynamic team and being at the heart of the railroad industry, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey. We are powered by our people, will you join our Train Crew team? Train Crew employees are responsible for providing the safe and timely movement of customers' freight. Previous railroad experience is not required as we provide all necessary training. As you progress in your career, you may have the opportunity to apply for engine service (fireman's class) and become a Class 1 Locomotive Engineer. In your initial year of service, you can expect earnings of around $80,000. As you advance in your career there is potential for higher earnings, with the median annual wages of an employee with five years of service reaching over $100,000. Each employee is entitled to medical insurance that also covers prescriptions. In addition, the company provides vision, dental, life, and disability insurance.
Responsibilities
? Inspect equipment, locomotives, and rail cars to ensure they are safe to use or move in a train.
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? Perform tasks such as coupling 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.
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? Maintain accurate written and electronic documentation and prepare necessary materials as required.
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? Observe and comply with all railroad rules and regulations pertaining to safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
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? Perform additional duties as assigned by a supervisor.
Requirements
? Applicants must have reached the age of 18 or above.
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? Valid driver's license
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? 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.
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? Must not have been involved in diversion or probation or pleaded guilty to a drug or alcohol-related driving incident.
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? Must not have refused to undergo a drug or alcohol test related to the operation of a motor vehicle.
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? Successfully complete an assessment in English before proceeding to the interview stage.
Nice-to-haves
? Experience working on 2nd and/or 3rd shifts.
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? Experience working outdoors in diverse weather conditions.
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? Experience working with, on, and around heavy equipment in motion.
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? Experience working in confined spaces and at different heights.
Benefits
? 401(k) retirement plan
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? Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 40% match up to 5%
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? Medical, dental and vision insurance
,
? Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs
,
? Ongoing learning, development, and Educational Assistance (including little to no out-of-pocket cost for online and in-person courses at the University of Nebraska at Omaha)
Apply Now
At Union Pacific, success is driven by our talented workforce. If you are passionate about contributing to a dynamic team and being at the heart of the railroad industry, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey. We are powered by our people, will you join our Train Crew team? Train Crew employees are responsible for providing the safe and timely movement of customers' freight. Previous railroad experience is not required as we provide all necessary training. As you progress in your career, you may have the opportunity to apply for engine service (fireman's class) and become a Class 1 Locomotive Engineer. In your initial year of service, you can expect earnings of around $80,000. As you advance in your career there is potential for higher earnings, with the median annual wages of an employee with five years of service reaching over $100,000. Each employee is entitled to medical insurance that also covers prescriptions. In addition, the company provides vision, dental, life, and disability insurance.
Responsibilities
? Inspect equipment, locomotives, and rail cars to ensure they are safe to use or move in a train.
,
? Perform tasks such as coupling 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.
Requirements
? 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.
Nice-to-haves
? Experience working on 2nd and/or 3rd shifts.
,
? Experience working outdoors in diverse weather conditions.
,
? Experience working with, on, and around heavy equipment in motion.
,
? Experience working in confined spaces and at different heights.
Benefits
? 401(k) retirement plan
,
? Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 40% match up to 5%
,
? Medical, dental and vision insurance
,
? Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs
,
? Ongoing learning, development, and Educational Assistance (including little to no out-of-pocket cost for online and in-person courses at the University of Nebraska at Omaha)
Apply Now