Work Equipment Mechanic

Job title: Work Equipment Mechanic

About the Role Join our dynamic team of Work Equipment Mechanics to help uphold and restore tools, equipment, and machinery for Union Pacific's engineering department. Your expertise will support safe and efficient operations across North America.

What You'll Do

• Inspect and maintain tools, roadway machines, vehicles, and equipment.
• Conduct maintenance and repairs, and troubleshoot malfunctions.
• Organize and track information, and coordinate the work of team members.
• Communicate and collaborate with others orally and in writing, and utilize print and digital information.
• Adhere to company and industry safety rules, practices, and procedures.
• Foster positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, contractors, and customers, and handle conflicts effectively.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, operational guidelines, and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) requirements.
• Carry out additional assigned duties as necessary.

What We're Looking For

• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• Proficient computer literacy and basic keyboarding skills.
• Demonstrated understanding and application of safety rules, with the ability to practice safe work habits, identify safety risks, and avoid potentially risky behaviors and situations.
• Competence in using both high precision (e.g., calipers, electronic scales) and low precision (e.g., tape measures, hand levels) instruments to obtain accurate measurements.
• Proficiency in performing basic arithmetic operations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and conversion of fractions into decimals and decimals into fractions to solve practical problems. Additionally, the ability to extract relevant information from tables, charts, graphs, and text.
• Capability to read and comprehend schematic drawings of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Ownership of a personal set of mechanics' tools if employed.
• Experience working with large motor generators, high-voltage circuitry, electronics, and/or electro-mechanical systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey information to colleagues and supervisors.
• Required experience: Either a minimum of 4 years of verifiable experience as a diesel mechanic or gas automotive/heavy equipment mechanic OR possession of a Journeyman's Mechanic's card.
• To be considered for this position, candidates are required to successfully complete an assessment in English before proceeding to the interview stage.

Nice to Have

• Possession of a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class A or Class B, or the ability to obtain one during the probationary period
• An Associate's degree or higher in electronics, control systems, AC/DC motors, mechanics, diesel technology, or electrical components
• Successful completion of a formal training program specializing in electronics, control systems, AC/DC motors, or electrical components
• Demonstrated experience working outdoors in diverse weather conditions (consider professional, personal, and volunteer experience)
• Proven experience handling, operating, and working in proximity to heavy moving equipment (consider professional, personal, and volunteer experience)
• Previous work experience in an environment that requires the use of personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, safety boots, hard hats, and hearing protection
• Flexibility and willingness to work in confined and/or small spaces
• Availability to work various shifts, overtime, holidays, and weekends

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $41.57 per hour (paid hourly)
• Benefits information is not specified in the posting