Train Crew - Boone, IA

Train Crew – Boone, IA –
Union Pacific Railroad

Join the Union Pacific Railroad team as a Train Crew member in Boone, IA. This role is responsible for the safe and timely movement of customer freight. No prior railroad experience is required; comprehensive training will be provided.

In the first year, expected earnings are around $80,000, with potential to exceed $100,000 after five years. Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance are provided.

• Commit to a minimum of 2 years in the same craft and location.
• The 14‑week training class includes classroom and on‑job instruction; completion of all exams is required.
• After training, you will work road or yard service based on seniority.
• Road crews may be required to bridge two locations and travel away from home terminal, with lodging provided by Union Pacific.
• Yard/local crews sort inbound trains and build outbound trains.
• Coverage across the area may be required; lodging varies by collective bargaining agreement.
• On‑call 24 h/7 d availability may be required.
• First year may not receive paid time off except for sick days.
• Temporary furloughs are possible; recalls are seniority‑based.
• Union Pacific enforces strict drug and alcohol testing and post‑accident testing.
• Refer to the Train Crew FAQs for more information.

• Inspect equipment, locomotives, and rail cars for safety.
• Couple equipment, align drawbars, operate remote‑control locomotives, apply hand brakes, ride rail cars, replace couplers, and communicate via radio, hand signals.
• Maintain accurate written and electronic documentation.
• Observe all railroad rules, safety, operations, and Federal Railroad Administration regulations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Age 18 or older.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Clean driving record for the past 36 months; no suspensions, revocations, cancellations, or denials related to drug or alcohol incidents.
• No diversion, probation, or guilty plea related to drug or alcohol‑related driving incident.
• No refusal to undergo a drug or alcohol test related to vehicle operation.
• Successfully complete an English assessment before interview.

• Experience with second or third shifts.
• Experience working outdoors in diverse weather.
• Experience working with heavy equipment in motion.
• Experience working in confined spaces and at different heights.

• Must pass a Physical Ability Test (PAT).
• Normal color vision; adequate depth perception; ability to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 85 lbs.
• Ability to perform coordinated hand movements and physically demanding tasks, including bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing ladders, maintaining balance while riding a rail car, and walking up to 5 miles per shift on uneven terrain.
• Capability to detect unusual sounds and smells during inspections and respond promptly.

• Travel on trains; may be away from home terminal for a day or more.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Variable work hours; on call, even nights, weekends, holidays.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

• Strengths‑based, engagement‑focused, performance‑oriented culture.
• Ongoing learning and development, including educational assistance with low or no cost for courses.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 20% match up to 5%.
• Medical, dental, vision insurance.
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs.