Union Pacific Employer Reviews

As an Engineer a typical day involved reviewing safety bulletins, train orders concerning on track movement, train list containing proper positioning of cars in train as well as job briefing before work started and again if any changes occur. The hardest part of the job would be getting used to being on call and away from the family the majority of – more...  your career, that which gets better as you gain seniority. The most enjoyable part would be seeing the countryside enroute to your destination as well as meeting new people. – less

A typical day consisted of arriving and retrieving paperwork. Once you had paperwork you were taken to your train. It was then in the hands of the dispatcher. Trains were taken daily to a town called Clinton in Iowa

I started out as an coach cleaner I cleaned the whole inside of the train, Then I became 237-qualified was changing break shoes, checking valves. air hoses. gauging wheels, etc

typical day , it could start when ever they call (on call 24hrs) you learned something almost everyday, co-workers , we had to all work together to get the job done hardest part of the job was the long hrs most enjoyable part of the job was payday

A typical day at Union Pacific is remaining alert to operate a locomotive engine through various signals. I learned how to communicate with others and pay attention to details.

like i said its a good job to have, it doesnt have a job to make a degree about it..

While working for Union Pacific I was able to get promoted and had the opportunity to supervise work crews. The benefits were excellent. The pay was good. Life and home balance suffered due to the work schedule.

Union Pacific Railroad, Omaha, NE January 1977 thru February 2010
Retired
Primary duties included adhering to company policies and departmental regulations for a major transportation company.
Sales department
Sales trainee (1/77 thru 8/79) - - maintenance away, operations, and engineering departments. Exposed to and trained in the fundamental aspects – more...  of the individual departments for the express purpose of sales to the shipping public.
Accounting department
Rate Specialist (8/79 thru 11/99) - - Research and calculate mileage charges for transportation shipments. Explore revenue advantages and customer queries.

National Customer Service Center - -
Manager (11/99 thru 7/01) - - billing process for incidental charges.
Team Leader (8/01 thru 2/06) - - Managed Regional Operations; for train services, union labor workers who produced work orders and updated rolling stock. Regulated unit train movement. Produced reports for state of the railroad.

Human Resource - -
Human Resource Recruiter/Specialist (2/06 thru 2/10) - - Sourced potential applicants for employment for union crafts; tested, interviewed and expedited candidates through the hiring process. On site hiring /employment manager for North Little Rock Sub division of the railroad. Administered tests, updated employee records and worked on employee grievance committee. Acted as liaison for Regional Director for Southern. – less

Work is great very strong company the employees come to work ready and willing to work hard.

Its a great company if you are young with no family or older and more settled they offer great benefits and financial stability. Also the retirement is excellent.

expect to be required to be available all the time. sounds like no big deal, but do it for a few years and see what it does to your psyche. made me sick, got me fired.

Compensation is not very good in this department, however, some departments do pay very well.

This is the strangest work culture I have ever worked in. It is an extremely controlling environment. Be prepared to be told how to walk, talk, and act in everything you do.

Job security is good as long as you can find the motivation and energy to come to – more...  work in a place like this. There is no advancement unless you know someone. It does not matter how much education you have or your experiences or skills.

Management lacks the proper education and training to be in management. The days of management by intimidation are long gone, however, this company still practices this style of management.

This is a 24/7 job with a lot of overtime (without the overtime pay), limited days off and limited vacation. Expect to work different shifts, weekends and holidays. They don't care about family life, if your sick, when you want vacation. They have a strong mentality you are their property and will use you as such. Non union position benefits are absolutely horrible. – less

I worked originally for the Southern Pacific and then through the merger with the Union Pacific. I loved being a railroader, it was a great job and I enjoyed the different hours and being on call. I really miss working and being out in the the outdoors.

able to advance good job while it lasted traveled on company business goo

Communication with upper managment was non-existent. Company did not provide adequate notice of pending layoffs despite employee rumors

you know you will have a retirement in place when you get 60years of age