Track Laborer Regional - Kent, WA

Union Pacific Corporation • Kent, WA • 16h ago

Reference Number:3527
Department:Engineering
Closing Date:Apply early as this job may be filled at any time.
Rate of Pay:$32.21/hourly
Most communications will be done electronically. Please check email, including spam folders, daily.
If you wish to solicit an employee referral for this position, please ensure the employee submits the referral prior to submitting your application.
Description
Join a team of track laborers with a record of building and repairing railroad tracks for Union Pacific over 150 years! As a Track Laborer - Regional, you will play a vital role in the upkeep and enhancement of the tracks within your designated territory. By conducting essential maintenance, repairs, and installations, you will ensure the safe and efficient movement of trains, enabling Union Pacific to effectively serve its customers across North America. Join us and become part of a workforce that drives our success. Will you accept the challenge?
Accountabilities
Conducting thorough inspections of railroad tracks, track beds, and track right-of-way to identify any problems or defects.
Performing necessary repairs and replacements of rails, rail anchors, spikes, ballast, ties, and other components as required.
Assisting with the handling, unloading, and movement of track materials and equipment from rail cars, carts, or trucks. This may involve digging holes and trenches.
Executing various track maintenance tasks, repairs, and installations, which may involve operating heavy equipment.
Maintaining the track beds by removing vegetation and brush when necessary. You will also be responsible for sweeping, picking, and digging out dust or snow from movable track parts.
Adhering to company and industry safety rules, practices, and procedures at all times.
Building and maintaining positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, contractors, and customers. You will also need to effectively handle high-pressure situations.
Ensuring strict compliance with all railroad rules and regulations regarding safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
Performing any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications - Required
Applicants must have reached the age of 18 or above.
Valid driver's license
Proficient verbal and written communication skills to deliver information to coworker(s) and supervisor(s)
Experience reading and understanding instructions (examples may include: operating and safety rules, bulletins, special instructions, and federal regulatory documents)
To be considered for this position, candidates are required to successfully complete an assessment in English before proceeding to the interview stage. For more information go to the FAQs on UP.jobs.
Qualifications - Preferred
Possess Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class A or Class B
Experience working outdoors in variable weather conditions (consider professional, personal, and volunteer experience)
Experience welding or a welding certificate (consider professional, personal, and volunteer experience)
Experience working in a construction-@type setting (consider professional, personal, and volunteer experience)
Experience operating heavy equipment such as construction, farm, etc. (consider professional, personal, and volunteer experience)
Experience of 1 year or more in Railroad Maintenance of Way work
Willing to work on-call, overtime, various shifts, 7 days a week, as well as weekends and holidays
Have a permanent residence within a 50-mile radious of the hired location by the 60-day probationary period
Physical and Mental Job Requirements
Candidates are required to successfully pass a Physical Ability Test (PAT) before being considered for employment. This is separate from the medical exam. For more information go to the FAQs on UP.jobs.
Physically Demanding Tasks: Must have the capacity

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