Railroad Train Crew: Training, Growth & Earning Potential

Union Pacific Railroad; Hermiston (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Union Pacific Railroad is hiring Train Crew members to ensure safe and timely movement of customer freight. No prior railroad experience is required as training is provided.

In your first year, earnings are around $80,000, with higher earnings possible as you advance; benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance. Training lasts 14 weeks, after which you may work road or yard service depending on seniority.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Clean driving record in the past 36 months; no suspensions for drug/alcohol incidents.
• Must complete an English assessment before interview.

Responsibilities

• Inspect equipment, locomotives, and rail cars for safety and readiness.
• Perform tasks such as coupling, drawbar alignment, and operating remote-control locomotives.
• Prepare and maintain required written/electronic documentation.
• Work road or yard service based on territory, with lodging for road service when applicable.
• Be on call 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Age 18+

Valid driver's license

Clean driving record (36 months)

English assessment

On-call availability

Job description

Union Pacific Railroad is hiring Train Crew members to ensure safe and timely movement of customer freight. No prior railroad experience is required as training is provided.

In your first year, earnings are around $80,000, with higher earnings possible as you advance; benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance. Training lasts 14 weeks, after which you may work road or yard service depending on seniority.