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Passenger Car Electrician - Council Bluffs, IA 1

Date:  Sep 8, 2026
Location: 

CO BLUFFS, IA, US, 50000

Reference Number:  4403 
Department: Mechanical

Rate of Pay: $42.71 / hr.  
Closing Date:  Apply early as this job may be filled at any time.
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Description

Passenger Car Electricians perform the inspection, repair and maintenance of the electrical components on passenger cars.
 

Accountabilities

  • Perform, with use of blueprints, schematics and location circuit plans, scheduled electrical inspections of various components and inspection and test of circuitry in accordance with company and industry standards
  • Read generator schematics and read HVAC schematics and diagnose and diagnose problems
  • Install industrial electric wiring including controls and instrumentation    
  • Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)     
  • Develop and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, contractors and/or customers and effectively handle conflict situations         
  • Plan and coordinate work activities, determine equipment needs, and develop sequences of steps to get work completed          
  • Ensure that all signals, lights and other safety appliances used by employees for protection are properly displayed and used         
  • Communicate with others, verbally and in writing, technical information, job procedure recommendations, and other work-related information 
  • Read, interpret and understand written or electronic information, maintain the information, and compile reports
  • Understand and follow company and industry safety rules, practices, and procedures       
  • Work with shop machines and tools and assist other employees as needed            
  • Perform maintenance and repair of electrical components in passenger cars or electrical compartments and perform maintenance for miscellaneous equipment using blueprints, schematics, and location circuit plans               
  • Diagnose electrical malfunctions in passenger cars, control circuits and components, assess the nature of problems, and identify corrective action needed
  • Basic knowledge of HVAC equipment

Qualifications - Required

  • All applicants must have reached the age of 18 or above
  • Basic keyboarding skills
  • Education or work experience in electronics, control systems, AC/DC motors OR current journeyman's electrical card
  • Proficient verbal and written communication skills to deliver information to coworker(s) and supervisor(s)
  • Able to read electrical schematics and prints
  • 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.
  • 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.

Qualifications - Preferred

Physical and Mental Job Requirements

  • Lift, carry, or otherwise move weights up to 70 pounds occasionally.
  • Frequently perform physically demanding tasks, including occasional bending, stooping, and kneeling.
  • Capable of occasionally performing overhead tasks for brief durations.
  • Perform tasks at heights of 20 feet or more
  • Work in confined spaces
  • Capable of remaining in a standing or sitting position for more than half of the workday, with opportunities to periodically change positions for comfort.
  • Capable of safely walking, climbing, and maintaining balance on uneven terrain, ballast, and rooftops as required.

Work Conditions

  • Work may be scheduled across different times, and can include on-call duties, overtime, shifts, weekends, and holidays when required.
  • Prepared to work outdoors in any weather.
  • Comfortable wearing personal protective gear for most of the day
  • Prepared to work in settings that involve large equipment such as railcars, locomotives, and cranes.
  • Follow safety protocols and practices.
  • Proficient in English to effectively communicate with colleagues and supervisors.
  • Apply only to those locations where you are willing to live and work
  • All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship.

 

What we offer:

  • A strengths-based, engagement-focused, and performance-oriented culture
  • Ongoing learning, development, and Educational Assistance (including little to no out-of-pocket cost for online and in-person courses at the University of Nebraska at Omaha)
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 20% match up to 5%
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance, which are collectively bargained for through union membership
  • Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs

Culture

Union Pacific strives to attract all available talent. We are committed to creating an environment where all people can be their best, personally and professionally, as we remain a merit and performance-based company.

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