Union Pacific Expands Rail Team with 22 Openings
Union Pacific posted 22 new job openings across multiple states, including signal, track, and locomotive roles, with several traveling positions.
Union Pacific Railroad announced 22 new job openings on October 20, 2026, spanning field, maintenance, and operations roles across a broad geographic footprint. Openings include Track Laborer Driver Eligible in Melrose Park, IL; Assistant Signal Person in Rochelle, IL; Apprentice Freight Car Repairperson in Pine Bluff, AR; Welder Helper in Nacogdoches, TX; Mechanic—Diesel Engines in Mason City, IA; Train Crew roles in Saint James, MN and Villa Grove, IL, among others.
Several Assistant Signal Person positions are described as Constant Travel Required in Colton, CA; Phoenix, AZ; Portland, OR; St. Joseph, MO; and Laramie, WY, underscoring the mobility common to rail operations and maintenance work across the network. There are additional postings in Texas and California for roles such as Welder Helper and various maintenance and crew positions.
The postings reflect ongoing staffing across the Union Pacific network, including locations in the Midwest, Southwest, and West. Applicants are encouraged to apply through the company’s careers portal to pursue these opportunities.
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