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ROS/Construction Coordinator - Kansas City, MO

Date:  Jun 18, 2025
Location: 

KANSAS CTY, MO, US, 63000

Reference Number:  3132 
Department: Technology 
Closing Date:  Apply early as this job may be filled at any time.

Rate of Pay:  $8,458/Monthly
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  • Must not have a current attendance status of 1st Offense, 2nd Offense, or Dismissal as per the Union Pacific Attendance Policy.
  • Adhere to the Union Pacific MAPS policy by not having a current status of Training 1, Training 2 or Dismissal.
  • Must not have a current Critical Safety Rule violation.
  • For employees seeking a transfer to a different work location, please refer to Union Pacific's Intracraft Transfer Policy Intracraft Transfer Policy for Operating Craft (Train Crew) Employees (uprr.com). If you wish to request a transfer to a position outside the scope of your collective bargaining agreement, please consult Union Pacific's Intercraft Transfer Policy Intercraft Transfer Policy (uprr.com) . To be eligible for transfer under either policy, employees must have completed two years of continuous service in their current position/craft. However, the two-year requirement does not apply to furloughed employees.
  • Hiring Manager - Joe McIntrye.  Salary - $8,458.00 monthly.

Description

The regional Fiber Optic Construction Coordinator (CC) position is responsible for the coordination of activities supporting customer owned and operated fiber optic and telecom assets, with an emphasis on protecting Railroad operations and interests, and rigorous attention to all aspects of safety to ensure successful collaboration. This includes support of new construction, asset maintenance, and emergency response and restoration efforts.  The successful candidate will have a demonstrated history as a dedicated, professional, and responsible individual, with a clear commitment to the highest ethical standards.

Accountabilities

  • Will be authorized to make field line changes to fiber optic customer's approved plans while fiber optic construction is in progress 
  • To determine and obtain flag protection and ensure effective safety protection processes are utilized as required for each project 
  • Ensure all fiber optic and internal Union Pacific customers are familiar with and utilize the Union    Pacific Railroad ""Call Before You Dig!"" program 
  • Ensure specific fiber optic customers are safety trained and familiar with On Track Safety to be on or about railroad rights-of-way 
  • The ability to master and effectively apply safety rules, champion safe work habits, identify safety risks, and take decisive action to resolve potentially risky behaviors and situations 
  • Collaborate with Service Unit employees (Engineering and Operations) on a daily basis 
  • Develop and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, contractors and/or customers and effectively handle conflict resolution 
  • Maintain Engineering Maintenance of Way and Telecom rules qualification 
  • Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). Must practice safe work habits to prevent on the job accidents and injuries. Must utilize all protective     equipment assigned 
  • Will serve as a single point of contact between the fiber optic customers and the railroad's various Operating Departments 

Qualifications - Required

  • Applicants must have reached the age of 18 or above.
  • Valid driver's license
  • Basic Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) skills
  • Strong time management skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills and able to effectively communicate with customers, coworkers and supervisors
  • Effectively manage work time and deliver a quality product on time

Qualifications - Preferred

Physical and Mental Job Requirements

Work Conditions

  • 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 40% match up to 5% (contribute 5% and UP will contribute 2%)
  • 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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