The Union Pacific Railroad (reporting marks UP, UPP, UPY) is a Class I freight-hauling railroad that operates 8,300 locomotives over 32,200 miles (51,800 km) routes in 23 U.S. states west of Chicago and New Orleans.
Description
At Union Pacific, success is driven by our talented workforce. If you are passionate about contributing to a dynamic team and being at the heart of the railroad industry, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey. We are powered by our people, will you join our Train Crew team?
Train Crew employees are responsible for providing the safe and timely movement of customers’ freight. Previous railroad experience is not required as we provide all necessary training.
As you progress in your career, you may have the opportunity to apply for engine service (fireman’s class) and become a Class 1 Locomotive Engineer.
In your initial year of service, you can expect earnings of around $80,000. As you advance in your career there is potential for higher earnings, with the median annual wages of an employee with five years of service reaching over $100,000. Each employee is entitled to medical insurance that also covers prescriptions. In addition, the company provides vision, dental, life, and disability insurance.
What Should You Know
- If hired, know that changing seniority locations and/or crafts (moving from train crew to mechanical or engineering) are approved based on business demands and may not be granted. Plan to commit to your craft and work location for a minimum of 2 years.
- The training class is 14 weeks and includes classroom and on-the-job training. Attendance for the full 14 weeks and successful completion of all exams during the training period is a requirement for continued employment.
- After training, you will work either road or yard service based on the territory you hold seniority and seniority date.
- Road service crews may be required to work between two locations requiring them to stay away from their home terminal point. Lodging is provided by Union Pacific.
- Yard and local service crews work with an engineer, or by remote control. They classify (sort) the cars from inbound trains and build outbound trains.
- This is a seniority-based position, and you may be required to cover locations within the area you hold seniority other than the location hired. These locations could be a long distance from the location you were hired or from where you live. Lodging may or may not be provided depending on the collective bargaining agreement you are working under.
- You may be required to work an assignment that is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- You will likely not be eligible for compensated time off during your first year of employment aside from paid sick days.
- Temporary furloughs are possible depending on fluctuations in business volumes. Furloughs and subsequent recalls to work are based on seniority dates.
- Union Pacific does not tolerate the use of drugs and alcohol (even for medicinal purposes). You will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing, mandatory testing for reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing when applicable.
- Refer to Train Crew FAQs for more information.
Accountabilities
- Inspect equipment, locomotives, and rail cars to ensure they are safe to use or move in a train.
- Perform tasks such as: Coupling (connecting) equipment, aligning drawbars, operating remote control locomotives, applying, and releasing hand brakes, riding rail cars, replacing couplers/knuckles and effectively communicating information to crews, yard controllers, and dispatchers via radio and/or hand signals.
- Maintain accurate written and electronic documentation and prepare necessary materials as required.
- Observe and comply with all railroad rules and regulations pertaining to safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
- Perform additional duties as assigned by a supervisor.
Qualifications – Required
- Applicants must have reached the age of 18 or above.
- Valid driver’s license
- Clean driving record in the past 36 months, without any suspension, revocation, cancellation, or denial of your driver’s license resulting from a drug or alcohol-related incident.
- Must not have been involved in diversion or probation or pleaded guilty to a drug or alcohol-related driving incident.
- Must not have refused to undergo a drug or alcohol test related to the operation of a motor vehicle.
- Successfully complete an assessment in English before proceeding to the interview stage. For more information go to FAQs on UP.jobs.
Qualifications – Preferred
- Experience working on 2nd and/or 3rd shifts.
- Experience working outdoors in diverse weather conditions (considering professional, personal, and volunteer experiences)
- Experience working with, on, and around heavy equipment in motion (considering professional, personal, and volunteer experiences)
- Experience working in confined spaces and at different heights.
Description
Join a team of track laborers with a record of building and repairing railroad tracks for Union Pacific over 150 years! As a Track Laborer – Regional, you will play a vital role in the upkeep and enhancement of the tracks within your designated territory. By conducting essential maintenance, repairs, and installations, you will ensure the safe and efficient movement of trains, enabling Union Pacific to effectively serve its customers across North America. Join us and become part of a workforce that drives our success. Will you accept the challenge?
Accountabilities
- Conducting thorough inspections of railroad tracks, track beds, and track right-of-way to identify any problems or defects.
- Performing necessary repairs and replacements of rails, rail anchors, spikes, ballast, ties, and other components as required.
- Assisting with the handling, unloading, and movement of track materials and equipment from rail cars, carts, or trucks. This may involve digging holes and trenches.
- Executing various track maintenance tasks, repairs, and installations, which may involve operating heavy equipment.
- Maintaining the track beds by removing vegetation and brush when necessary. You will also be responsible for sweeping, picking, and digging out dust or snow from movable track parts.
- Adhering to company and industry safety rules, practices, and procedures at all times.
- Building and maintaining positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, contractors, and customers. You will also need to effectively handle high-pressure situations.
- Ensuring strict compliance with all railroad rules and regulations regarding safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
- Performing any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications – Required
- Applicants must have reached the age of 18 or above.
- Valid driver’s license
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills to deliver information to coworker(s) and supervisor(s)
- Experience reading and understanding instructions (examples may include: operating and safety rules, bulletins, special instructions, and federal regulatory documents)
- To be considered for this position, candidates are required to successfully complete an assessment in English before proceeding to the interview stage. For more information go to the FAQs on UP.jobs.
Qualifications – Preferred
- Possess Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class A or Class B
- Experience working outdoors in variable weather conditions (consider professional, personal, and volunteer experience)
- Experience welding or a welding certificate (consider professional, personal, and volunteer experience)
- Experience working in a construction-type setting (consider professional, personal, and volunteer experience)
- Experience operating heavy equipment such as construction, farm, etc. (consider professional, personal, and volunteer experience)
- Experience of 1 year or more in Railroad Maintenance of Way work
- Willing to work on-call, overtime, various shifts, 7 days a week, as well as weekends and holidays
- Have a permanent residence within a 50-mile radious of the hired location by the 60-day probationary period
Summer Intern – Law Clerk
Description
Union Pacific Law Clerks will be part of a comprehensive program that provides law students completing their first year of studies with the opportunity to intern with the in-house legal team at Union Pacific Railroad. Participants will receive firsthand experience collaborating with our legal team in areas such as transportation, intellectual property, commercial contracts, supply chain, regulatory matters, litigation, employment law, and other legal matters. In-house lawyers will provide managing and mentoring to participants with developmental feedback to help the Interns gain a better understanding of the unique role of an in-house law department at one of America’s leading transportation companies.
Union Pacific Railroad Company’s Law Department is seeking as many as 2 summer law clerks. The law clerks will be assigned to the Law Department in Omaha, NE and will support the various legal areas within the department. The ideal candidate must have completed Legal Writing and Research, have strong research and writing skills, and have completed at least one year of law school by May 2026. Union Pacific is sourcing candidates nationwide. If the successful candidate is located outside of Omaha, NE, they will be expected to work in Omaha, NE during the summer months and will receive company paid housing during this time. The law clerk will assist in-house lawyers with research projects and will be required to write legal memoranda, briefs, as well as prepare draft documents regarding a variety of legal issues with a primary focus on transactional law.
The position has the potential to transition to a year-round internship. The work schedule is flexible and can be designed to accommodate the course commitments of the successful candidate. A flexible work schedule includes up to 40 hours per week available during the summer months and an average of 15-20 hours per week available during the academic year. Positions are only available while the students are in school and do not guarantee full time employment upon completion of the internships.
The estimated wage for this position is $30.00 per hour. Final rate of pay will be based on several factors including year of study, qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
Accountabilities
- Support attorneys on contractual drafting and review
- Support attorneys by providing statutory and regulatory interpretation and application
- Draft legal memoranda and pleadings
- Support attorneys in hearing or trial preparation
- Review work product and discovery documents to determine relevance to legal strategies
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications – Required
- Current enrollment in accredited law school
- Advanced communication skills
- Experience working/completing course work in Legal Research
Qualifications – Preferred
Physical and Mental Job Requirements
- This position requires extended periods of sitting and extended hours in front of computer screens
- Maintain concentration, focuses on tasks and can make timely decisions
Track Laborer Regional – Portland, OR
Description
Join a team of track laborers with a record of building and repairing railroad tracks for Union Pacific over 150 years! As a Track Laborer – Regional, you will play a vital role in the upkeep and enhancement of the tracks within your designated territory. By conducting essential maintenance, repairs, and installations, you will ensure the safe and efficient movement of trains, enabling Union Pacific to effectively serve its customers across North America. Join us and become part of a workforce that drives our success. Will you accept the challenge?
Accountabilities
- Conducting thorough inspections of railroad tracks, track beds, and track right-of-way to identify any problems or defects.
- Performing necessary repairs and replacements of rails, rail anchors, spikes, ballast, ties, and other components as required.
- Assisting with the handling, unloading, and movement of track materials and equipment from rail cars, carts, or trucks. This may involve digging holes and trenches.
- Executing various track maintenance tasks, repairs, and installations, which may involve operating heavy equipment.
- Maintaining the track beds by removing vegetation and brush when necessary. You will also be responsible for sweeping, picking, and digging out dust or snow from movable track parts.
- Adhering to company and industry safety rules, practices, and procedures at all times.
- Building and maintaining positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, contractors, and customers. You will also need to effectively handle high-pressure situations.
- Ensuring strict compliance with all railroad rules and regulations regarding safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
- Performing any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications – Required
- Applicants must have reached the age of 18 or above.
- Valid driver’s license
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills to deliver information to coworker(s) and supervisor(s)
- Experience reading and understanding instructions (examples may include: operating and safety rules, bulletins, special instructions, and federal regulatory documents)
- To be considered for this position, candidates are required to successfully complete an assessment in English before proceeding to the interview stage. For more information go to the FAQs on UP.jobs.
Qualifications – Preferred
- Possess Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class A or Class B
- Experience working outdoors in variable weather conditions (consider professional, personal, and volunteer experience)
- Experience welding or a welding certificate (consider professional, personal, and volunteer experience)
- Experience working in a construction-type setting (consider professional, personal, and volunteer experience)
- Experience operating heavy equipment such as construction, farm, etc. (consider professional, personal, and volunteer experience)
- Experience of 1 year or more in Railroad Maintenance of Way work
- Willing to work on-call, overtime, various shifts, 7 days a week, as well as weekends and holidays
- Have a permanent residence within a 50-mile radious of the hired location by the 60-day probationary period
Year Round Intern – Risk Management
Description
Union Pacific Railroad is seeking a high-energy, hard-working intern to support the Risk Management team within the Law department. The Risk Management team is responsible for incident response and handling to resume and maintain rail operations. This position will be administered as a year-round, paid internship and provides hands-on experience in a fast-paced business environment with one of America’s leading transportation and logistics companies. The work schedule is flexible and can be designed to accommodate the course commitments of the successful candidate. A flexible work schedule includes up to 40 hours per week during the summer months and up to 25 hours per week during the academic year. If you are a creative problem solver with strong analytical skills and have an interest in expanding skills with a Fortune 200 Company, come work for Union Pacific Railroad and help us revolutionize the way we build America! Your intern responsibilities include creating innovative methods to help mitigate risk, directly contacting internal and external customers, organizing documents in electronic repositories to facilitate efficient and comprehensive retrieval of the work product and managing Union Pacific assets to ensure compliance with policies, operating procedures and agreement terms.
Your intern responsibilities include providing support to the Risk Management department and its cross-functional partners. You will be tasked with working with internal and external customers to ensure that we maintain comprehensive investigation files, supporting the audit process by gathering documents for external reporting purposes and identifying efficiency opportunities within our internal processes.
As an intern, you will build knowledge and experience in our core business groups and their vision, business objectives, processes, systems, and services. You will have extensive contact with peers and interaction with senior leaders. There will also be an opportunity to put leadership, technical skills, and business knowledge to immediate use through high value project assignments.
The estimated wage for this position is between $21.00-$24.00 per hour. Final rate of pay will be based on several factors including year of study, qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
Accountabilities
- Learn and perform core department business group work tasks, processes, and customer services
- Complete case file audits using standard work processes
- Develop and execute project action plans and perform team assignments
- Review, analyze and trend data
- Offer operational support to department business group managers
- Develop and execute project action plans and perform team assignments
- Build and strengthen a network of professional contacts within departments and across the company
- Assist with project management for various company initiatives and complete administrative tasks and special projects
- Remain open and flexible to perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications – Required
- College credits equivalent to one year toward an undergraduate degree
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills
- Basic organization, prioritization and time/project management skills
Qualifications – Preferred
- College credits towards a degree in Business Administration, Pre-Law or Risk Management
