Is Union Pacific a good company to work for as a Conductor/Engineer?

Conductor/Engineer professionals working at Union Pacific have rated their employer with 2.3 out of 5 stars in 551 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of Union Pacific employees being 2.7 out of 5 stars. Search open Conductor/Engineer Jobs at Union Pacific now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Conductor/Engineer interview questions at Union Pacific .

Does Union Pacific pay Conductor/Engineer employees well?

Conductor/Engineer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Union Pacific with 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 551 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 8.2% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Conductor/Engineer salaries at Union Pacific.

How happy are Conductor/Engineer professionals working at Union Pacific?

21% of Conductor/Engineer employees at Union Pacific would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 13% in the past 12 months. Conductor/Engineer professionals have also rated Union Pacific with a 1.4 rating for work-life-balance, 2.9 rating for diversity and inclusion, 1.8 rating for culture and values and 2.2 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Union Pacific?

Railroad Conductor (287) , Conductor (128) , Locomotive Engineer (111) , Freight Conductor (96) , Manager (96) , Engineer (76) , Train Dispatcher (61) , Machinist (54) , Train Crew (46) , Diesel Locomotive Electrician (40) , Carman (39) , Manager of Yard Operations (38) , Director (37) , Train Conductor (34) , Intern (33)

What are the pros of working at Union Pacific according to real employee reviews?

"The pay is good and despite the slow erosion of benefits they are still good." ((in 540 reviews)); "Good benefits (although insurance is going downhill in recent years by getting more expensive and having higher deductibles.)" ((in 441 reviews)); "Great retirement and the option to receive a second if you are willing to go into management." ((in 140 reviews)); "Great people and potential for life long associates" ((in 137 reviews)); "Good money and fun work" ((in 89 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Union Pacific according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management make too many knee jerk decisions at the expense of employee satisfaction and long term employment" ((in 217 reviews)); "must return all call regardless if they leave a message all hours .. no work life balance." ((in 169 reviews)); "Massive layoffs and downsizing of train yards has most employees wondering when the axe will fall." ((in 92 reviews)); "work Very long hours and over time" ((in 88 reviews)); "Their style over the years has instilled a negative mindset into every agreement professional’s head and had burned out a lot of good managers." ((in 80 reviews))

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Union Pacific Conductor/Engineer reviews

2.3

21% would recommend to a friend

(551 total reviews)

Jim Vena

9% approve of CEO

26% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Compensation and benefits

2.9

Diversity & inclusion

2.2

Career opportunities

1.8

Culture & values

1.6

Senior management

1.4

Work/Life balance

Conductor/Engineer employees have rated Union Pacific with 2.3 out of 5 stars, based on 551 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Conductor/Engineer professionals have an average working experience there. Union Pacific is rated 35% below average by Conductor/Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Transportation & Logistics industry (3.5 stars).

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551 reviews

3.0

Oct 21, 2009

Working for UP

Railroad conductor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great for those you like to work outdoors for a good wage. Being on the rails you get to see beautiful scenery, and are mostly alone to use your skills and judgment to do your job. Great camaraderie.

Cons

Having to endure being separated from your family. Never being able to plan anything because you are on an on call 24/7 schedule. Having to work all holidays. Having management come and borderline harass you and give you safety tickets, that take away from your employee score. Kinda like being treated like a child.

4.0

Apr 4, 2009

One Union Pacific Conductors point of veiw on his job.

Railroad conductor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It is the largest railroad in the united states.We move america.......

Cons

Social life,as a road conductor you miss alot of family events.Its just the way it is when you go out of town for 2-2.5 days at a time.

1.0

Jan 7, 2009

dont work there

Railroad conductor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

there aren't any this company will not give adequate training and they will try to fire you for any infractions or rule violations the employee is just a stepping stone for management to receive bonus's and promotions its hard to understand if you dont know the railroad industry

Cons

from day one they will try to fire you that is how middle managment moves up and recieves bonus's

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