Bridge Tender - Krotz Springs, LA
KROTZ SPRG, LA, US, 70000
Reference Number: 5047
Department: Engineering
Closing Date: Apply early as this job may be filled at any time.
Rate of Pay: $34.66 Hourly
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Description
A Bridge Tender monitors maritime and railroad communication channels from vessels and railroad units indicating a desire to pass.
Accountabilities
- 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
- Miscellaneous tasks as assigned by supervisor
Qualifications - Required
- Applicants must have reached the age of 18 or above.
- Experience reading and understanding instructions (examples may include: operating and safety rules, bulletins, special instructions, and federal regulatory documents)
Qualifications - Preferred
Physical and Mental Job Requirements
Work Conditions
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship.
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.
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 and Metropolitan Community College)
- 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
* State & Federal criminal history
* Last 7 years of employment history to include military service
* Education
* Prior drug history
* Professional license or certification, if applicable to role
* Driving history, if applicable to role
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* Medical Evaluation
* Drug Screen
* Fitness-for-duty assessment to ensure that candidates can safely perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
* Color vision exam, if applicable to role
Union Pacific is an equal opportunity employer here . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Union Pacific is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment of individuals with disabilities. To request a disability accommodation in the application process, please use this link here to submit a request.