Track Laborer Regional Driver- Durant, OK

Job Description

Reference Number :   3825

Department :   Engineering

Closing Date :   Apply early as this job may be filled at any time.

Rate of Pay :   $32.14 / hourly

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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?

Required Certifications :   This position requires a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) upon hire.  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)

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). The FMCSA physical qualifications for drivers can be found on the FMCSA homepage. 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 safely perform job tasks, with or without accommodation.

Accountabilities

• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, contractors and / or customers and effectively handle controversy
• Ensuring strict compliance with all safety regulations, operational guidelines, and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) requirements is a key aspect of this position.
• You will be responsible for handling and transporting track materials and equipment using appropriate load / unload devices.
• Performing regular maintenance on tracks, as well as repairing, installing, and removing components as needed, will be part of your daily tasks.
• Maintaining the trackbed is crucial, which includes tasks such as removing and replacing ballast, tamping ballast, and assisting with the unloading of ballast from ballast cars.
• Operating equipment safely and efficiently to drive spikes, tighten or loosen track bolts, and using pullers to remove spikes will be required.
• Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications - Required

Qualifications - Preferred

Physical and Mental Job Requirements

Work Conditions

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