Mgr I Track Mntce (Seattle, WA)

Union Pacific Logo - Building America; United States; On-site; USD 105,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Stock purchase plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Education assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

Union Pacific is seeking a senior track maintenance leader in Engineering to ensure the safe operation of trains across a designated territory. You will oversee maintenance and repair of track, guiding daily activities to meet FRA and Union Pacific standards.

You will manage budgets, supervise track maintenance crews, respond to incidents, monitor safety metrics, and coordinate priorities to prevent service interruptions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or comparable experience.
• Participation in the Operations Management Training or Field Management Training (OMT/FMT) program or 3+ years of work experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Manage maintenance budget, prioritizing where manpower and dollars are allocated to prevent service interruptions.
• First responder for all critical incidents including personal injuries, crossing accidents, derailments, and storms.
• Monitor production and quality performance of employees while working to ensure they are meeting or exceeding expected safety measures.
• Direct supervision of track maintenance gangs to ensure maximum productivity and efficiency while operating within state, federal and Union Pacific guidelines.

Education

Bachelor's degree or comparable experience

OMT/FMT program or 3+ years experience

Job description

Reference Number: 4621

Department: Engineering

Closing Date: 3/13/2026 at 11:59pm central time

Job Level: 17
The salary range for this position is $105,000 – $175,000.

Note : It is your responsibility to ensure accurate and updated information is provided when applying for this position. Be sure to add/modify your work history prior to submitting your application.

Description

Responsible for ensuring the safe operation of trains over a specific territory by overseeing the maintenance and repair of track. This position leads and manages the day-to-day activities for proper maintenance and inspection of track to meet the requirements of both the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and Union Pacific Track Maintenance standards.

Accountabilities

• Perform other duties as assigned
• Manage maintenance budget, prioritizing where manpower and dollars are allocated to prevent service interruptions
• First responder for all critical incidents including personal injuries, crossing accidents, derailments, and storms
• Monitor production and quality performance of employees while working to ensure they are meeting or exceeding expected safety measures
• Direct supervision of track maintenance gangs to ensure maximum productivity and efficiency while operating within state, federal and Union Pacific guidelines

Qualifications – Required

• A Bachelor’s degree or comparable experience
• Participation in the Operations Management Training or Field Management Training (OMT/FMT) program or 3 or more years of work experience

Physical and Mental Job Requirements

• Capable of performing essential functions proficiently in high-stress environments.
• Walk up to 5 miles per shift, climb, and maintain balance on various surfaces including railcars, locomotives, stairs, ladders, uneven terrain, moving equipment, rails, and ballast, all while prioritizing safety.
• Maintains focus on tasks and can make timely decisions.
• Comfortable wearing personal protective gear for most of the day.
• Walk safely and maintain balance on uneven surfaces.
• Frequently perform physically demanding tasks, including occasional bending, stooping, and kneeling.

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) with 100% match up to 6%, plus additional automatic 3% (contribute 6% and UP will contribute 9% [6% + 3%])
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 40% match up to 5% (contribute 5% and UP will contribute 2%)
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid disability, life, and AD&D insurance
• Health Savings Account (with company contribution) Dependent Care Savings Account and Transportation Spending Account
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs
• Adoption/Surrogacy Assistance, paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• Competitive compensation including eligibility for annual merit, bonus, and equity programs dependent on job level and personal and company performance

The final salary of the selected candidate for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education, specialty and training. This position also includes additional compensation and benefits offered by Union Pacific.

This position is eligible for participation in the Union Pacific Annual Compensation Program. This is a pay-for-performance program which administers annual salary adjustments, cash incentive bonuses and stock equity as determined by individual performance, company performance and program guidelines. Additionally, this position is eligible for health and welfare benefits, retirement, financial planning benefits and paid and unpaid leave. For more information regarding Union Pacific’s nonagreement employee benefits, please visit our management benefits page.