Union Pacific Railroad

Overview

Join our team at one of North America's leading railroad companies and embark on a comprehensive three-year training program to become a skilled Freight Car Repairer. As an apprentice, you will gain in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in inspecting, repairing, and rebuilding freight cars.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough inspections to identify defects, wear, and damages resulting from derailments or collisions.
• Carry out maintenance tasks, including conducting initial terminal air brake tests and pre-trip inspections.
• Repair structural components of rolling stock, involving tasks such as fabricating, cutting, or performing rough finish operations on metal and wood replacement parts.
• Remove and replace faulty components, such as trucks, shoes, coupler assemblies, or air brake systems.
• Prepare surfaces for painting, welding, and fabrication by cleaning and ensuring proper readiness.
• Operate various tools and equipment safely and effectively, such as acetylene torches, non-power hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment.
• Communicate technical information, job procedure recommendations, and other work-related information verbally and in writing.
• Foster positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, contractors, and customers.
• Ensure strict compliance with all railroad rules and regulations pertaining to safety, operations, and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) guidelines.
• Perform additional assigned duties as required.

Requirements

• Basic mathematic skills.
• Valid driver's license.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience reading and understanding instructions, including operating and safety rules.
• Candidates must successfully complete an assessment in English before proceeding to the interview stage.

Benefits

• 401k
• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision

Additional Information

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship.
• Perform tasks at elevated heights of 18 feet or above.
• Flexibility to work on-call, overtime, various shifts, including weekends and holidays.