Train Crew: Hands-On Rail Roles with Training & Benefits

Union Pacific Corporation; Nebraska; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Union Pacific Railroad in North Platte, NE is seeking a Train Crew to ensure safe and timely movement of freight. Training is provided; no prior railroad experience required. In your first year, earnings are around $80,000 with potential to exceed $100,000 with career progression.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance. The role is seniority-based with potential location and craft moves; training lasts 14 weeks with exams.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass an English assessment before interview.

Responsibilities

• Inspect equipment, locomotives, and rail cars for safe operation.
• Perform tasks like coupling, aligning drawbars, operating remote control locomotives, and applying/releasing hand brakes.
• Communicate effectively with crews, yard controllers, and dispatchers via radio/hand signals.

Skills

Safety awareness

English proficiency

Job description

Union Pacific Railroad in North Platte, NE is seeking a Train Crew to ensure safe and timely movement of freight. Training is provided; no prior railroad experience required. In your first year, earnings are around $80,000 with potential to exceed $100,000 with career progression.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance. The role is seniority-based with potential location and craft moves; training lasts 14 weeks with exams.