ROS/Detector Car Operator - Omaha, NE
Omaha, NE, US, 68000
Reference Number: 3376
Department: Engineering
Closing Date: Apply early as this job may be filled at any time.
Most communications will be done electronically. Please check email, including spam folders, daily.
- 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: Terry Wright. Rate of Pay: $9,224.00 monthly.
Description
Required Certifications: This position requires a 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
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 safety perform job tasks, with or without accommodation.
Accountabilities
- Operate, inspect and do light maintenance on a medium duty truck (26,000 to 33,000 GVWR)
- Basic understanding of ultrasonic non-destructive testing
- Operate a hy-rail vehicle on the track
- 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
- Inspect and maintain electronic equipment
Qualifications - Required
- Applicants must have reached the age of 21 or above.
- Proficient verbal communication skills
- Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
- Able to understand and apply safety rules, practice safe work habits, identify safety risks and avoid potentially risky behaviors and situations
- Able to become track qualified and pass required safety and rule compliance tests
- Experience reading and understanding instructions (examples may include: operating and safety rules, bulletins, special instructions, and federal regulatory documents)
Qualifications - Preferred
- Proficient mathematic skills
- Basic mechanical experience
- Proficient internet, email and Microsoft Windows skills
- Strong Web/mainframe-based computer systems skills
Physical and Mental Job Requirements
- Normal color vision, enabling the detection and interpretation of various visual color signals and displays, as well as the ability to determine the speed of moving objects at both close and distant ranges.
- Walking: Safely walk and maintain balance on uneven surfaces.
Work Conditions
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship.
- Willingness to work outside regardless of weather conditions
- Agree to wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety boots, hard hats, and hearing protection where the company requires
- Apply only to those locations where you are prepared to live and work
- Work at various heights
- Must be willing and able to work around large equipment such as railcars, locomotives and cranes
- Must be available to work 7 days a week, 24 hours a day
- Willingness to practice safe work habits
- This job is governed by the American Railway and Airway Supervisors Association's (ARASA) Collective Bargaining Agreement, however, you will not receive a seniority date or have seniority rights
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
* 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.