Electrician - DeSoto Car Shop - DeSoto, MO

Union Pacific Railroad
vision insurance, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Missouri, De Soto
491 N Main St (Show on map)
Feb 20, 2025
Reference Number:2683 Department:Mechanical Closing Date:Apply early as this job may be filled at any time. Rate of Pay: $41.03/per hour Most communications will be done electronically. Please check email, including spam folders, daily. If you wish to solicit an employee referral for this position, please ensure the employee submits the referral prior to submitting your application. Description Electricians perform all aspects of industrial facility wiring installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Accountabilities Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Develop and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, contractors and/or customers and effectively handle conflict situations Conduct job briefings to ensure safe and effective coordination of activities Understand and follow company and industry safety rules, practices, and standards Read, interpret, understand and find (if necessary) written or electronic information including information from diagrams, schematics, blueprints, graphs, and charts, and input information into computer Communicate technical information, job briefing information, job procedure recommendations, and other work-related information with others through writing, in-person interaction, telephone, email, and radio Ensure that all equipment and materials are available and ready for use as needed Ensure safety of self and co-workers Work with information in print or on a computer Basic computer and keyboarding skills Plan, organize, and coordinate work activities, determine equipment needs, and develop sequence of steps to get work completed Welding experience or certifications in mig, tig, stick Prepare equipment and materials as needed, and effectively operate the equipment, including measuring instruments (micrometers, tape measures, dial calipers, etc.), precision machines (drill and punch presses, bench lathes, etc.),hand tools (drills, wrenches, grinders, etc.) Repair, replace and maintain tools, equipment and shop machinery Diagnose shop equipment and machinery malfunctions Inspect and service equipment, machinery and tools in compliance with company, federal and industry standards Qualifications - Required Basic computer and keyboarding computer skills Able to understand and apply safety rules, practice safe work habits, identify safety risks and avoid potentially risky behaviors and situations Able to read electrical schematics and prints Qualifications - Preferred Physical and Mental Job Requirements Work Conditions 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) 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