Union Pacific Railroad
Our mission
The men and women of Union Pacific are dedicated to serve. Union Pacific works for the good of our customers, our shareholders and one another. Our commitment defines us and drives the economic strength of our company and our country.
Other benefits
Perks
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Competitive Compensation
- 401(k) Plan
- Railroad Retirement Board Benefits
- Financial Wellness Education and Resources
- Annual Merit Increases & Retention Stock
- medical
- prescriptions
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- Health & Fitness Center Access
- Health Savings Account
- Wellness Incentives
- Life and Accident Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 20% discount on retail
Culture
- wellness programs
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Friend to Friend Network
- Flexible Work Options
- Paid Maternity / Parental Leave
- Adoption/Surrogacy Assistance Program
- Fertility and Family Building Benefits
Growth
- Tuition-Free Graduate, Undergraduate & Associate Degrees
- Formal Training Experiences
- Job Shadowing Opportunities
- Technical Training
- Employee Recognition Program
Transparency
What to expect when you apply
Union Pacific is powered by the industry's best employees in the industry, leveraging technology to move the goods Americans rely on – from clothes, cell phones and cars, to the food we eat and building materials to construct schools and homes.
Our hiring process*
Application Review
Hiring Assessments
Interviews
Career Overview
Decision Making
Contingent Job Offer
Application Review
Hiring Assessments
Interviews
Career Overview
Decision Making
Contingent Job Offer
*Typical hiring process. Steps may vary by role.
Work/Life balance
Passion for Performance
Passion, determination and expertise drive our safety, customer experience and financial results
Learn moreWork as a Team
We work together to improve the company's decision making, problem solving, and strategic thinking, which translates into competitive advantage with bottom-line results.
Learn moreHigh Ethical Standards
Our reputation will always be a source of pride for our employees and a bond with our customers, shareholders, and communities.
Learn moreUnion Pacific is a Proud Second Chance Employer
Union Pacific believes expanding employment opportunities to the roughly 70 million people with a past criminal record will introduce us to skilled, motivated, and diverse candidates who are frequently overlooked. Since rolling out our Second Chance Hiring program in 2021, we’ve collaborated with community partners in cities across our network to provide individuals another opportunity for success.
Learn moreEthics
Union Pacific’s reputation and success are determined by the decisions we make as employees and as a company, and by the people with whom we choose to do business. Providing the training and tools needed to help employees make the right decisions is a priority. Our policy on Ethics and Business Conduct, The How Matters, explains our expectation of ethical conduct, prohibiting offensive remarks and sexual harassment, among other violations. We have a zero-tolerance policy on inappropriate behavior involving Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and retaliation, encouraging employees who witness behavior they believe violates EEO policy to report the incident.
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