Train Crew In-Person Hiring Session - North Platte, NE (August 18th & 19th)

Reference Number: 4993
Department: Transportation
Closing Date: Apply early as this job may be filled at any time.

In‑Person Hiring Session – North Platte, NE (August 18 & 19)

Thank you for your interest in our upcoming in‑person hiring session in North Platte, NE on August 18 & 19 . This event is intended for candidates from the local North Platte community .

By submitting your registration and application, you are confirming that you are local to the area and able to attend this event in person .

Before attending the hiring session, please complete the following steps:

1. Review the Train Crew job preview videos
   Please review the 11‑chapter video series that provides an overview of the Train Crew role from the Train Crew FAQ:
2. Complete the required cognitive assessment
   The cognitive assessment is required prior to any job offer . You should have already completed this step before attending the event.
3. Mandatory Career Overview
   The career overview is required andan opportunity for candidates to learn more about the job and ask any questions related to the position prior to accepting an offer.

• If you have successfully passed the cognitive assessment , the next step will be an in‑person interview , which will take place at: Nebraska Dept of Labor
  600 E. Francis, Suite 9
  North Platte, Nebraska 69101
• Interviews will be conducted in 15‑minute increments and will be scheduled by Union Pacific’s Talent Acquisition team.
• If selected, job offers may be extended during or following the event . All offers must be reviewed and acknowledged in the UP.jobs system , so please continue to monitor your candidate portal for updates.
• We look forward to your participation and appreciate your interest in a career with Union Pacific as a Train Crew employee .

Please review the job description below for additional details about the role .

• 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.

What Should You Know

• If hired, know that changing seniority locations and/or crafts (moving from train crew to mechanical or engineering) are approved based on business demands and may not be granted. Plan to commit to your craft and work location for a minimum of 2 years.
• The training class is 14 weeks and includes classroom and on-the-job training. Attendance for the full 14 weeks and successful completion of all exams during the training period is a requirement for continued employment.
• After training, you will work either road or yard service based on the territory you hold seniority and seniority date.
• Road service crews may be required to work between two locations requiring them to stay away from their home terminal point. Lodging is provided by Union Pacific.
• Yard and local service crews work with an engineer, or by remote control. They classify (sort) the cars from inbound trains and build outbound trains.

This is a seniority-based position, and you may be required to cover locations within the area you hold seniority other than the location hired. These locations could be a long distance from the location you were hired or from where you live. Lodging may or may not be provided depending on the collective bargaining agreement you are working under.

• You may be required to work an assignment that is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• You will likely not be eligible for compensated time off during your first year of employment aside from paid sick days.
• Temporary furloughs are possible depending on fluctuations in business volumes. Furloughs and subsequent recalls to work are based on seniority dates.
• Union Pacific does not tolerate the use of drugs and alcohol (even for medicinal purposes). You will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing, mandatory testing for reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing when applicable.

Refer to Train Crew FAQs for more information.

Most communications will be done electronically. Please check email, including spam folders, daily!

If you wish to solicit an employee referral for this position, please ensure the employee submits the referral prior to submitting your application.

Description

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.

What Should You Know

• If hired, know that changing seniority locations and/or crafts (moving from train crew to mechanical or engineering) are approved based on business demands and may not be granted. Plan to commit to your craft and work location for a minimum of 2 years.
• The training class is 14 weeks and includes classroom and on-the-job training. Attendance for the full 14 weeks and successful completion of all exams during the training period is a requirement for continued employment.
• After training, you will work either road or yard service based on the territory you hold seniority and seniority date.
• Road service crews may be required to work between two locations requiring them to stay away from their home terminal point. Lodging is provided by Union Pacific.
• Yard and local service crews work with an engineer, or by remote control. They classify (sort) the cars from inbound trains and build outbound trains.
• This is a seniority-based position, and you may be required to cover locations within the area you hold seniority other than the location hired. These locations could be a long distance from the location you were hired or from where you live. Lodging may or may not be provided depending on the collective bargaining agreement you are working under.
• You may be required to work an assignment that is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• You will likely not be eligible for compensated time off during your first year of employment aside from paid sick days.
• Temporary furloughs are possible depending on fluctuations in business volumes. Furloughs and subsequent recalls to work are based on seniority dates.
• Union Pacific does not tolerate the use of drugs and alcohol (even for medicinal purposes). You will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing, mandatory testing for reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing when applicable.
• Refer to Train Crew FAQs for more information.

Accountabilities

• 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.

Qualifications - 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. For more information go to FAQs on UP.jobs.

Qualifications - 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.

Physical and Mental Job Requirements

• Candidates are required to successfully pass a Physical Ability Test (PAT) before being considered for employment. This is separate from the medical exam and will assess your ability to handle the demands of the job. For more information go to the FAQs on UP.jobs.
• Normal color vision, enabling the detection and interpretation of various visual color signals and displays, as well as the ability to determine the speed of moving objects at both close and distant ranges.
• Adequate depth perception to accurately assess the speed and distance of locomotives being moved in the service area.
• The strength to push, pull, lift, and carry objects weighing up to 85 lbs.
• The ability to frequently perform coordinated hand movements for grasping, placing, or moving objects.
• The capacity to engage in physically demanding tasks, including occasional bending, stooping, and kneeling.
• The capacity to bend, stoop, line a switch from one track to another, climb a rail car side ladder, maintain balance while riding a rail car at varying distances, walk up to 5 miles per shift on uneven terrain and occasionally work at heights of 12’ or more.
• The capability to detect unusual sounds and smells during inspections and testing, and promptly respond.

Work Conditions

• You may travel with our trains, sometimes spending a day or more away from your home terminal.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions, including snow, ice, rain, cold and heat.
• Instead of working a standard 40-hour week, there are variable work hours and irregularly scheduled days off. Train Crew employees are on call, even on nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship.

What we offer:

• A strengths-based, engagement-focused, and performance-oriented culture
• 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)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 20% match up to 5%
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, which are collectively bargained for through union membership
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs