AddressDescription
Date:
May 13, 2024
Location:CHICAGO, IL, US, 60000
Reference Number: 1463
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Department:Engineering-
_Rate of Pay:__ $34.95/hr._
Description
Become a valuable member of our Assistant Signal Workers team As part of this team, you will play a crucial role in assisting with the installation, repair, and upkeep of railroad signals and grade crossing warning systems.
You will have the opportunity to work with a variety of equipment, contributing to the safe and efficient transportation of goods by Union Pacific across North America.
We are powered by our people, will you join our team?Accountabilities
- Conduct thorough inspections and testing of signal circuitry, equipment, and systems to identify and resolve issues and defects
- Assemble and disassemble signal crossing warning device equipment, troubleshoot problems, and carry out necessary repairs
- Construct, install, maintain, repair, and replace signal communication circuitry, systems, and components
- Utilize various machines, tools, vehicles, and equipment in a responsible manner while ensuring cleanliness of work areas
- Operate company vehicles and travel across the designated geographic territory
- Embrace change, demonstrate proactive behavior, actively contribute, and take ownership of tasks to ensure highquality and timely completion
- Foster positive working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, contractors, and customers, effectively managing conflicts when they arise
- Adhere to all safety, operational, and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations and guidelines
- Perform any additional assigned duties as required
Qualifications - Required
- Possess a valid driver's license.
- Demonstrate basic computer skills.
- Capable of providing assistance and effectively supervising others.
- Proficient in planning, organizing, and maintaining information and activities.
- Committed to understanding and adhering to safety rules, while promoting safe work habits and identifying potential risks.
- Skilled in performing basic arithmetic operations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and conversion of fractions and decimals.
- Competent in extracting relevant information from tables, charts, graphs, and text to solve practical problems.
- Strong interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration both independently and within a team.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey information to colleagues and supervisors.
Qualifications - Preferred
- Valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
- Class A or Class B.
- Completion of a recognized electrical training program (e.g., community college, trade/vocational school, military training) with a certificate.
- Associate's degree or higher in electrical engineering or electronic technology.
- Proficiency in operating heavy equipment, such as construction or farm machinery, demonstrated through professional, personal, or volunteer experience.
- Experience working outdoors in diverse weather conditions, proven through professional, personal, or volunteer work.
- Familiarity with adhering to safety protocols and wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, safety boots, hard hats, and hearing protection.
- Knowledge of installation and maintenance of railroad signaling devices.
- Prior experience in a constructionoriented setting, whether professional, personal, or volunteerbased.
- Ability to travel extensively, approximately 95100% of the time.
- Willingness to work in confined and/or small spaces.
- Flexibility to work oncall, overtime, various shifts, 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays.
Physical Requirements
Work Conditions
- Minimum age requirement is 18 years or older.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship.
- Willingness and ability to work at heights of 20 feet or more.
- Commitment to consistently practicing safe work habits.
- Flexibility to potentially relocate during the course of employment.
- Agreement to wear mandatory personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, safety boots, hard hats, and hearing protection as required by the company.
- Application should be limited to locations where you are ready to reside and work.
What we offer:
- A strengthsbased, engagementfocused, and performanceoriented culture
- Ongoing learning, development, and Educational Assistance (including little to no outofpocket cost for online and inperson courses at the University of Nebraska at Omaha)
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 40% match up to 5% (contribute 5% and UP will contribute 2%)
- Medical, dental and vision insurance, which are collectively bargained for through union membership
- Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs
- Background Check Investigation
- Medical Review
- Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation
