Track Laborer – Driver-Eligible Rail Maintenance

Union Pacific Railroad; Atchison (KS); On-site; USD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Health insurance

Wellness program

Job summary

Union Pacific Railroad in the United States is hiring a Track Laborer - Driver Eligible to help build and maintain tracks across North America. The role requires physical effort and adherence to safety standards.

Responsibilities include handling and moving track materials, adapting to different shifts, and complying with FRA rules. Applicants must be at least 21 and complete English assessment before interview.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Regular inspections of tracks, track beds, and right-of-way to identify issues or defects.
• Replace and repair rails, rail anchors, spikes, ballast, ties, and other components as necessary.
• Assist unloading, movement, and handling of track materials and equipment, including digging holes and trenches.
• Maintain track beds by clearing vegetation and debris, removing dust/snow from movable parts.
• Adhere to safety rules, practices, and procedures; comply with FRA regulations.
• Operate company vehicles as required.
• Perform track maintenance, repairs, and installations.
• Complete English assessment before interview per UP.jobs FAQs.

Responsibilities

• Handle, unload and move track materials and equipment.
• Remove and replace rails, anchors, spikes, ballast, ties and other parts.
• Work with equipment; dig holes and trenches.
• Observe track condition for problems or defects.
• Follow safety rules and FRA regulations.
• Develop positive working relationships with coworkers and customers.
• Drive company vehicles as needed.
• Maintain track beds by cutting vegetation and debris.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Age 21+

Track inspection

Track maintenance

Safety compliance

Vehicle operation

Team collaboration

Job description

Union Pacific Railroad in the United States is hiring a Track Laborer - Driver Eligible to help build and maintain tracks across North America. The role requires physical effort and adherence to safety standards.

Responsibilities include handling and moving track materials, adapting to different shifts, and complying with FRA rules. Applicants must be at least 21 and complete English assessment before interview.