Freight Car Repair Apprentice — Hands-on Training

Union Pacific Railroad; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 20%

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Union Pacific Railroad offers a comprehensive three-year apprentice program to become a skilled Freight Car Repairer. You will gain hands-on experience inspecting, repairing, and rebuilding freight cars, performing inspections, and completing scheduled maintenance with a focus on safety and quality.

The role involves hands-on fabrication, welding, and assembly work, with daily use of metalworking tools and required safety gear.

Qualifications

• Basic math and reading skills required for maintenance tasks.
• Clear verbal and written communication abilities required.
• Must pass English assessment prior to interview.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, and rebuild freight cars; inspect for defects.
• Perform maintenance tasks including air brake tests and pre-trip checks.
• Repair or replace defective components and fabricate parts as needed.
• Operate hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Maintain safety and FRA compliance in all tasks.

Skills

Basic math skills

Communication skills

Instruction reading comprehension

Valid driver's license

Education

Welding certificate (preferred)

Tools

100-ton jacks

Air tools

Compressors

Generators

Welders

Hydraulic equipment

TOrches

Job description

Union Pacific Railroad offers a comprehensive three-year apprentice program to become a skilled Freight Car Repairer. You will gain hands-on experience inspecting, repairing, and rebuilding freight cars, performing inspections, and completing scheduled maintenance with a focus on safety and quality.

The role involves hands-on fabrication, welding, and assembly work, with daily use of metalworking tools and required safety gear.