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Union Pacific Railroad / TX Track Laborer Driver Eligible (Regional) in EL PASO, Texas
This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/7421025
Join our dynamic team of experienced track laborers who have been dedicated to building and maintaining tracks for Union Pacific for over 150 years! As a Track Laborer - Driver Eligible, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and efficient movement of trains, serving customers across North America.
Required Certifications:
As part of your probationary period, you will be required to obtain certification as a Union Pacific driver. To be eligible for this certification, you must meet the following Motor Vehicle and Medical Requirements:
- Minimum age requirement of 21 years.
- Possession of a valid driver\'s license.
- Maintaining an acceptable driving record as per your Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
- Obtaining a Commercial Driver\'s License (CDL) if you are operating a vehicle(s) with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 26,000 lbs or greater. If this applies to your role, you will need to acquire your CDL during the probationary period.
Medical Requirements:
Must meet the medical requirements (also called physical qualifications) for commercial motor vehicle drivers are 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 final determination on whether an individual meets the FMCSA medical qualifications and may add additional medical requirements to ensure the person can safely perform tasks, with or without accommodation.
Accountabilities:
- Handle, help unload and move track materials and equipment from rail cars, carts or trucks
- Remove and replace rails, rail anchors, spikes, ballast, ties and other parts as needed
- Work with equipment; dig holes and trenches, etc.
- Observe the condition of the tracks (including beds and right-of-way) for problems or defects
- Understand and follow company and industry safety rules, practices and procedures
- 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 resolve situations that arise
- Drive company vehicles as the need arises
- Maintain track beds by cutting vegetation and brush when needed, and sweeping, picking and digging dust or snow from movable track parts
- Perform other duties as assigned