Translating Your Military Experienceto Union Pacific Railroad

The qualities that made you successful in the military - diligence, flexibility, integrity - make you a greatcandidate for the railroad. And there's a good chance that your military training is relevant too.

Here is an overview of UP career opportunities and how they might match up with your experience. This isnot a comprehensive list but rather a starting point to help you navigate employment options at Union Pacific.

Military Specialty UP Career OpportunitiesOperations

• Mechanical Shop Laborer

• Infantry • Bridge & Building CarpenterOrdinance • Bridge & Building Electrician•Artillery • Track Laborer - Regional, System, Driver or Welder•Security Forces • Bridge Tender•Construction • Truck Driver•Heavy Equipment Operator • Crane Mechanic•Petroleum Specialist • Coach Cleaner•

• Apprentice Freight Car Repairer• Carman

• Material Handler• Hostler

• Train CrewMechanic/Machinist

• Apprentice Diesel MechanicPipefitter • Mechanic - Diesel Engines•Maintenance • Apprentice Work Equipment Mechanic•

• Welding • Work Equipment Mechanic

• Sheet Metal Worker • Machinist Helper

• Enginemen • Mechanic-in-Charge

• Machinist/Diesel Engine Mechanic • Pipefitter

• Machinery Repairman • Sheet Metal Worker

• Steel Worker • Boilermaker

• Track Laborer - Regional, System, Driver or Welder• Apprentice Freight Repairer

• Carman

• Carman Helper

• Carman Toolman

• Iron WorkerlWelder• Train Crew

ElectricianElectronic Technician • Apprentice Diesel Electrician•Electrician • Electrician - Diesel Engines•

• Assistant Signal Person• Signal Maintainer• Electronic Technician

Military Specialty UP Career OpportunitiesTransportation

• Yardmaster• Air Traffic Controller • CrewDispather• TransportationLogistics • Train Dispatcher

• Train CrewCommunication

• ElectronicTechnician• CommunicationsMaintainer • InstallationTechnician• Signal • ConsoleOperator• ComputerTechnician • Sr. ComputerControlSpecialist

• AssistantSignalPerson• SignalMaintainer

Law Enforcement

• SpecialAgent• Investigations • Sr. SpecialAgent• MilitaryPolice • BackgroundInvestigator

Supply

• MaterialHandler• Inventory • ControlOperator• Quartermaster • MechanicalServiceOperator• Warehouser • Train Crew

Administration

• TCUClerk• Finance • ExtraBoardClerk• PostalClerk • Gate Inspector• PersonnelAdministration • UtilityClerk• ChaplainAssistant • SeniorAdministrativeClerk• HumanResources • Tie DownClerk

• Yard ClerkLeadership Experience - 5 yrs

• OperationsManagementTrainingProgram• Commissionedand non-commissioned - TransportationAssociate

Officers - EngineeringAssociate• 4 year collegedegree (required) - MechanicalAssociate

We encourage military personnel to apply at Union Pacific within three months of your separation date -and no sooner. Include your separation date or the day that you can start work on your application.

Remember that applying at Union Pacific is very different from applying for a job with a military contractor.Please avoid using military acronyms or jargon. Write clearly, and tailor your resume to the position youare applying for. Highlight any training and experience you have that directly relates to the open position.

After you submit your application, you can check your status online. We review applications daily. If you areinvited to interview, your status will be updated to "Invite to Hiring Session." Otherwise your status will say,"Currently Being Reviewed."

You might consider applying for more than one position. As the largest railroad in North America, wefrequently have similar positions open allover the country. Visit www.UnionPacific.jobs to learn more aboutopenings we need to fill immediately.