A good job with drawbacks - Locomotive Engineer Union Pacific Employee Review

4.0
Aug 17, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good pay and medical benefits for family. Can lay off when I need to

Cons

Managers always testing and company always trying to take money out of your pocket. Will not pay valid claims because timekeeping was told to just "not pay" them

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Pros

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Cons

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2.0
Apr 17, 2026
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Pros

Good pay and benefits. Work is challenging.

Cons

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