Track Laborer - System - Odessa, TX (Travel Job)

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 - System, you'll perform the maintenance, repairs and installations critical to the tracks that run throughout our railroad network. We are powered by our people, will you join our team?

• Maintain track beds by cutting vegetation and brush when needed, and sweeping, picking and digging dust or snow from movable track parts
• Understand and follow company and industry safety rules, practices and procedures
• Drive company vehicles as the need arises
• 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
• Observe the condition of the tracks (including beds and right-of-way) for problems or defects
• Remove and replace rails, rail anchors, spikes, ballast, ties and other parts as needed
• Handle, help unload and move track materials and equipment from rail cars, carts or trucks
• Work with equipment; dig holes and trenches, etc.

• 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)
  

• Demonstrated experience working outdoors in diverse weather conditions, either through professional, personal, or volunteer work.
• Possession of a valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class A or Class B.
• Flexibility and availability to work on-call, overtime, various shifts, seven days a week, including weekends and holidays.
• Proficiency in operating heavy equipment such as construction machinery, farm equipment, etc., gained from professional, personal, or volunteer experience.
• Previous involvement in a construction-type environment, showcasing relevant experience from professional, personal, or volunteer work.
• One year or more of experience in Railroad Maintenance of Way work.
• Proficiency in welding or possession of a welding certificate, acquired through professional, personal, or volunteer experience.

• 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 to engage in physically demanding tasks, including occasional bending, stooping, and kneeling.
• Lifting and Carrying: Must be able to occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 65 lbs, as well as push and pull objects up to 119 lbs.
• Standing: Must be capable of standing for extended periods during the workday, with the flexibility to change positions periodically for comfort.
• Walking: Safely walk and maintain balance on uneven surfaces.
• Climbing: Must be able to climb ladders to access truck storage as necessary.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship.
• Personal Protective Equipment: Compliance with safety regulations is mandatory. This includes wearing safety glasses, safety boots, hard hats, and hearing protection as required by the company.
• Travel Requirements: Extensive travel may be necessary as part of the job. Assigned to the system gang, employees may be required to travel across Union Pacific's 23-state system at any given time, often with short notice.
• Work in Rural Remote Areas: This position involves working in various rural and remote geographic locations.
• Transportation: Applicants must have their own means of transportation.
• Safety Consciousness: A commitment to practicing safe work habits is essential.
• Working with Large Equipment: Job duties will involve working in proximity to large equipment such as railcars, locomotives, and cranes.
• Work Conditions: Depending on weather, business conditions, or seniority, employment may be seasonal.
• Schedule Flexibility: Availability to work different schedules is required. This may include five 8-hour days with 2 days off, four 10-hour days with 3 days off, or ten 8-hour days followed by accumulated rest days.