About this role
<p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Reference Number:</strong> 4839 <br><strong>Department: </strong>Engineering <br><strong>Closing Date:</strong> Apply early as this job may be filled at any time.<br><em>Most communications will be done electronically. Please check email, including spam folders, daily.</em></span></span></p> <p><strong>Rate of Pay: $9,880.00 monthly</strong></p> <p><strong>Hiring Manager: Sarah Mueller</strong></p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:18.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Description</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-size:16.0px">This position will be responsible for managing the safe and effective operation and maintenance of the on-track Ultrasonic Rail Test vehicles.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><b>Required Certifications:</b> 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</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16.0px">2. Have valid driver's license 3. Have an acceptable driving record per your Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><b>Medical Requirements</b>: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.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:18.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Accountabilities</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px">Understanding of ultrasonic non-destructive testing</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px">Operate a hy-rail vehicle on the track</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px">Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px">Inspect and maintain electronic equipment</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px">Develop and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, contractors and/or customers, and effectively handle conflict situations</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px">Operate, inspect and perform light maintenance on a medium duty truck (26,000 to 33,000 GVWR)</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:18.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Qualifications - Required</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Applicants must have reached the age of 21 or above.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px">Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL)</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px">Proficient verbal communication skills</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px">Able to understand and apply safety rules, practice safe work habits, identify safety risks and avoid potentially risky behaviors and situations</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px">1 or more years of experience operating hy-rail test equipment</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px">Able to become track qualified and pass required safety and rule compliance tests</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px">Ultrasonic Non-Destruction Testing Level 1 and Level 2 Certification</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px">Experience reading and understanding instructions (examples may include: operating and safety rules, bulletins, special instructions, and federal regulatory documents)</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:18.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Qualifications - Preferred</b></H2> </div><div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:18.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Physical and Mental Job Requirements</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Visual Ability: Must have 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.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Walking: Safely walk and maintain balance on uneven surfaces.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:13.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Lifting and Carrying: Must be able to occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 50 lbs.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Climbing: Frequently climb ladders to access detector cars using 3 point contact.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:18.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Work Conditions</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> </ul> </div></div></div><p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>What we offer:</b></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">A strengths-based, engagement-focused, and performance-oriented culture</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">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)</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">401(k) retirement plan</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 40% match up to 5% (contribute 5% and UP will contribute 2%)</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Medical, dental and vision insurance, which are collectively bargained for through union membership</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs</span></span></li> </ul>