Train Crew - Adams, WI

Union Pacific Railroad; Town of Adams (WI); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Union Pacific Railroad is seeking candidates for Train Crew roles in Wisconsin. The position involves safely moving customers' freight and completing a 14-week training program with classroom and on-the-job components.

After training, you may serve on road or yard tasks based on territory and seniority, with support for lodging as needed. In year one, earnings average around $80,000, with potential for higher pay as you advance; benefits include medical, vision, dental, life, and disability

Responsibilities

• Provide the safe and timely movement of customers' freight.
• Will work either road or yard service based on territory and seniority.
• Lodging is provided by Union Pacific and travel may require staying away from home terminal.

Job description

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Rate of Pay: $80,000 Annually

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