Hiring: Train Crew - Pocatello, ID Company: Union Pacific Railroad Location: Pocatello, ID Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 11:26:45 Employment Type: Contract / Remote About the job Experience: •If hired, know that changing seniority locations and/or crafts (moving from train crew to mechanical or engineering) are approved based on business demands and may not be granted. Plan to commit to your craft and work location for a minimum of 2 years. Required Skills: •At Union Pacific, success is driven by our talented workforce. If you are passionate about contributing to a dynamic team and being at the heart of the railroad industry, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey. We are powered by our people, will you join our Train Crew team? •Train Crew employees are responsible for providing the safe and timely movement of customers’ freight. Previous railroad experience is not required as we provide all necessary training. •As you progress in your career, you may have the opportunity to apply for engine service (fireman’s class) and become a Class 1 Locomotive Engineer. •The training class is 14 weeks and includes classroom and on-the-job training. Attendance for the full 14 weeks and successful completion of all exams during the training period is a requirement for continued employment. •After training, you will work either road or yard service based on the territory you hold seniority and seniority date. •Road service crews may be required to work between two locations requiring them to stay away from their home terminal point. Lodging is provided by Union Pacific. •Yard and local service crews work with an engineer, or by remote control. They classify (sort) the cars from inbound trains and build outbound trains. •This is a seniority-based position, and you may be required to cover locations within the area you hold seniority other than the location hired. These locations could be a long distance from the location you were hired or from where you live. Lodging may or may not be provided depending on the collective bargaining agreement you are working under. Qualifications: •Candidates are required to successfully pass a Physical Ability Test (PAT) before being considered for employment. This is separate from the medical exam and will assess your ability to handle the demands of the job. For more information go to the FAQs on UP.jobs. •Normal color vision, enabling the detection and interpretation of various visual color signals and displays, as well as the ability to determine the speed of moving objects at both close and distant ranges. •Adequate depth perception to accurately assess the speed and distance of locomotives being moved in the service area. •The strength to push, pull, lift, and carry objects weighing up to 85 lbs. •The ability to frequently perform coordinated hand movements for grasping, placing, or moving objects. •The capacity to engage in physically demanding tasks, including occasional bending, stooping, and kneeling. •The capacity to bend, stoop, line a switch from one track to another, climb a rail car side ladder, maintain balance while riding a rail car at varying distances, walk up to 5 miles per shift on uneven terrain and occasionally work at heights of 12’ or more. •The capability to detect unusual sounds and smells during inspections and testing, and promptly respond. •You may travel with our trains, sometimes spending a day or more away from your home terminal. •Work outdoors in all weather conditions, including snow, ice, rain, cold and heat. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!