History of Union Pacific

Union Pacific or simply known as UP is the largest railroad network in the United States. Its headquarters is located in Omaha, Nebraska. The railroad’s route covers the central and western United States and as of December, 2008 it operates on 32, 012 miles of track and so far it is the highest amount of railroad operating in the U.S.

Job Descriptions and Wage Averages

Operations Manager: You will run the daily operations of the company and you primary objective is to discover other several means on how to make the company more productive through supplying effective methods in its business operations. You’re going to assist several programs of the company, organize program budgets, controls inventory as well as to interview and guide employees. Having great skills in communication is a must for this job. The average wage for this job is $79,835 a year.

Manager: You will manage, lead and plan for the company’s operations and will formulate rules and policies for the improvement of the institution. You’re going to manage the day-to-day operations and will make a plan for the utilization of materials and human resources available. The average wage for this job is $84,333 a year.

Project Engineer: You’re going to coordinate all technical activities of the firm concerning on assigned projects. You will plan, schedule, make and collaborates assigned engineering works as well as to monitor work compliance to company codes and engineering practices and standards. Furthermore, you will also ensure efficient communication and collaboration on assigned operations between all disciplines and project participants. The average wage for this job is $62,000 a year.

Project Manager: A Project Manager proposes, administers, and concludes projects in accordance to stern target time and within financial plan. In this way, you’re going to obtain resources and coordinate the labors of team members and other contractors for the company to deliver works or assignments according to plan. As a project manager, you will also identify the handled project’s goal and objectives and manage quality control and proper implementation of plans throughout its life cycle. The average wage for this job is $59,897 a year.

Software Developer: You’re going to research, write, design and test new software programs for the company and improve the present systems through assessing and determining the areas that need to be changed or modified. You will monitor and maintain the proper functioning of all software as well as to correct its identified defects immediately. It is also a part of your responsibilities to explore new technologies and its efficiency by attending to new seminars for updates and new techniques for your skills. The average wage for this job is $51, 000 to$55, 000 a year.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Prescription Insurance
• Life, Disability and Long-term Care Insurance
• Employee Assistance
• Health Assessments and Health Counseling
• Health Consumer Information
• Wellness an Fitness Services
• Smoking Cessation Program
• 401(k) Plan
• Vacation and Holidays

The benefits may vary depending on the type and length of employment.

How to Apply

Union Pacific has an online career site where you can submit your resume and application online. Simply click on the link below and you can explore their current job opportunities.

http://www.unionpacific.jobs/careers/explore/index.shtml