What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator - Kansas City, KS position at Union Pacific Railroad?
Reference Number: 5299
Department: Engineering
Closing Date: Apply early as this job may be filled at any time.
Rate of Pay: $36.25
Description
A Heavy Equipment Operator's job consists of operating and maintaining Locomotive Cranes, Hydraulic Excavators, Speed Swings, Truck Cranes, Jordan Spreaders, Tractor Loader Hoes, and Bulldozers, a part of Union Pacific's fleet of M/W Equipment.
Required Certifications:For this position, you will be required to become a Union Pacific certified driver during your probationary period. To become certified, you must meet the following Motor Vehicle and Medical Requirements:
Accountabilities
Physical and Mental Job Requirements
Work Conditions
Union Pacific strives to attract all available talent. We are committed to creating an environment where all people can be their best, personally and professionally, as we remain a merit and performance-based company.
What We Offer
Department: Engineering
Closing Date: Apply early as this job may be filled at any time.
Rate of Pay: $36.25
- Most communications will be done electronically. Please check email, including spam folders, daily.
Description
A Heavy Equipment Operator's job consists of operating and maintaining Locomotive Cranes, Hydraulic Excavators, Speed Swings, Truck Cranes, Jordan Spreaders, Tractor Loader Hoes, and Bulldozers, a part of Union Pacific's fleet of M/W Equipment.
Required Certifications:For this position, you will be required to become a Union Pacific certified driver during your probationary period. To become certified, you must meet the following Motor Vehicle and Medical Requirements:
- Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
- Have valid driver's license
- Have an acceptable driving record per your Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
- You may also be required to obtain your Commercial Driver's License (CDL) if you will be operating a vehicle(s) with a GVWR of 26,000 lbs or greater. If this is required, you will need to obtain your CDL during your probationary period.
Accountabilities
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, contractors and/or customers and effectively handle conflict situations
- Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
- CONSTRUCTION. Construct, with or without drawings, electrical utilities and appliances used in everyday railroad operations. This includes, but not limited to, both primary and secondary power lines, transformers, both interior and exterior lighting, conduits, switch gear, electrical panels, and sta
- PERFORM MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR. Repair or replace electrical components; disassemble and clean electrical parts; assemble components; provide maintenance for miscellaneous equipment and facilities with or without blueprints, schematics, and location circuit plans
- TROUBLESHOOT MALFUNCTIONS. Diagnose issues of electrical components; assess nature of problem and determine needed corrective action; includes both high and low voltage equipment
- Other duties as assigned by manager
- Experience effectively operating the following: construction or farm equipment
- DOT-certified or capable of being DOT-certified within probationary period
- Valid driver's license
Physical and Mental Job Requirements
Work Conditions
Union Pacific strives to attract all available talent. We are committed to creating an environment where all people can be their best, personally and professionally, as we remain a merit and performance-based company.
What We Offer
- A strengths-based, engagement-focused, and performance-oriented culture
- 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 and Metropolitan Community College)
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 20% match up to 5%
- Medical, dental and vision insurance, which are collectively bargained for through union membership Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs
Salary : $36