Learn about every aspect of inspecting, repairing and rebuilding freight cars during a three-year training program with one of North America’s most established railroad companies!
As an Apprentice Freight Car Repairer, you’ll have the opportunity to work with your hands every day: conducting inspections, performing scheduled and on-demand maintenance, and repairing or replacing defective components on our rolling stock!
We are powered by our people, will you join our team?
Required Certifications:
For this position, you will be required to become a Union Pacific certified driver during your probationary period.
To become certified, you must meet the following Motor Vehicle and Medical Requirements:
1.
Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
2.
Have valid driver’s license
3.
Have an acceptable driving record per your Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
4.
You may also be required to obtain your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) if you will be operating a vehicle(s) with a GVWR of 26,000 lbs or greater.
If this is required, you will need to obtain your CDL during your probationary period.
Medical Requirements:
Must meet the medical requirements (also called physical qualifications) for commercial motor vehicle drivers as specified by the US Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
For more information about FMCSA physical qualifications for drivers click here.
Health and Medical Services at Union Pacific Railroad will make the final determination on whether or not an individual meets the FMCSA medical qualifications, and may add additional medical requirements to assure the person can safety perform job tasks, with or without accommodation.
Accountabilities
Conduct inspections to identify defects, evidence of wear, and damages caused by derailments or collisions
Perform maintenance, including initial terminal air brake tests and other pre-trip inspections
Repair structural components of rolling stock.
This may include fabricating, cutting or performing rough finish operations on metal and wood replacement parts, or fastening or assembling car parts by riveting, bolting, or welding
Remove and replace defective components, such as trucks, shoes, coupler assemblies or air brake systems
Clean and prepare surfaces for painting, welding and fabrication
Safely and effectively operate: acetylene torches; non-power tools or hand tools; power tools; electric and gas welding equipment; as well as other shop machines, tools, vehicles and equipment
Communicate with others, verbally and in writing, technical information, job procedure recommendations, and other work-related information
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, contractors and/or customers and effectively resolve situations that arise
Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required
Valid driver’s license
Basic mathematic skills
Ability to read and understand all instructions including operating and safety rules, bulletins, special instructions, and federal regulatory documents
Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class A or Class B, or can obtain one within your probationary period
Proficient verbal and written communication skills to deliver information to coworker(s) and supervisor(s)
Candidates for this position must pass a pre-employment test in English before being allowed to interview.
The number of candidates who pass the test and are granted an interview is based upon hiring needs.
Click here to see a sample of the Carmen & Mechanical Service Operator Test.
Candidates must qualify on a Physical Ability Test (PAT) prior to employment.
Click here for a description of the Physical Abilities Test
Preferred
Experience effectively operating the following: tools required to repair freight/passenger cars such as 100 ton jacks, air tools, compressors, generators, welders, hydraulic equipment or torches
Experience operating heavy equipment such as construction, farm, etc.
(Consider professional, personal, and volunteer experience)
Experience working in an environment that requires you to wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety boots, hard hats, and hearing protection
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)
Physical Requirements
Occasionally climb to access cars and work vehicles
Push and pull objects up to 93 lbs, lift up to 85 lbs, and occasionally bend, stoop, and kneel
Able to frequently walk and maintain balance on a variety of surfaces and able to make coordinated hand movements to grasp, place, or move objects
Able to remain standing for more than one-half of every work day with an opportunity to periodically change position for comfort
Work Conditions
Apply only to those locations where you are prepared to live and work
21 years of age or older
Benefit information can be found under the Benefits section on up.jobs (https://up.jobs/why/benefits/index.htm)
Willing to work on-call, overtime, various shifts, 7 days a week, as well as weekends and holidays
Work at heights of 18 feet or more
Willing and able to work around large equipment such as railcars, locomotives and cranes
Willing and able to work in confined and/or small spaces
To the extent required by federal law and/or collective bargaining agreement, membership to the respective labor union is required.
The union agreement dictates the pay rate and cannot be individually negotiated.
Monthly dues are the responsibility of the employee.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.18 per hour