Passenger Car Electrician - Council Bluffs, IA 1 Union Pacific Railroad vision insurance, 401(k), retirement plan Sep 08, 2026

Reference Number:

4403

Department:

Mechanical Rate of Pay:

$42.71 / hr.

Closing Date:

Apply early as this job may be filled at any time.

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 Passenger Car Electricians perform the inspection, repair and maintenance of the electrical components on passenger cars. Accountabilities

Perform, with use of blueprints, schematics and location circuit plans, scheduled electrical inspections of various components and inspection and test of circuitry in accordance with company and industry standards

Read generator schematics and read HVAC schematics and diagnose and diagnose problems

Install industrial electric wiring including controls and instrumentation

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

Plan and coordinate work activities, determine equipment needs, and develop sequences of steps to get work completed

Ensure that all signals, lights and other safety appliances used by employees for protection are properly displayed and used

Communicate with others, verbally and in writing, technical information, job procedure recommendations, and other work-related information

Read, interpret and understand written or electronic information, maintain the information, and compile reports

Understand and follow company and industry safety rules, practices, and procedures

Work with shop machines and tools and assist other employees as needed

Perform maintenance and repair of electrical components in passenger cars or electrical compartments and perform maintenance for miscellaneous equipment using blueprints, schematics, and location circuit plans

Diagnose electrical malfunctions in passenger cars, control circuits and components, assess the nature of problems, and identify corrective action needed

Basic knowledge of HVAC equipment

Qualifications - Required

All applicants must have reached the age of 18 or above

Basic keyboarding skills

Education or work experience in electronics, control systems, AC/DC motors OR current journeyman's electrical card

Proficient verbal and written communication skills to deliver information to coworker(s) and supervisor(s)

Able to read electrical schematics and prints

To be considered for this position, candidates are required to successfully complete an assessment in English before proceeding to the interview stage.

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Candidates are required to successfully pass a Physical Ability Test (PAT) before being considered for employment.

This is separate from the medical exam.

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Qualifications - Preferred

Physical and Mental Job Requirements

Lift, carry, or otherwise move weights up to 70 pounds occasionally.

Frequently perform physically demanding tasks, including occasional bending, stooping, and kneeling.

Capable of occasionally performing overhead tasks for brief durations.

Perform tasks at heights of 20 feet or more

Work in confined spaces

Capable of remaining in a standing or sitting position for more than half of the workday, with opportunities to periodically change positions for comfort.

Capable of safely walking, climbing, and maintaining balance on uneven terrain, ballast, and rooftops as required.

Work Conditions

Work may be scheduled across different times, and can include on-call duties, overtime, shifts, weekends, and holidays when required.

Prepared to work outdoors in any weather.

Comfortable wearing personal protective gear for most of the day

Prepared to work in settings that involve large equipment such as railcars, locomotives, and cranes.

Follow safety protocols and practices.

Proficient in English to effectively communicate with colleagues and supervisors.

Apply only to those locations where you are willing to live and work

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship.

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 20% match up to 5%

Medical, dental and vision insurance, which are collectively bargained for through union membership

Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs