Union Pacific named to Victory Media’s 2016 Military Friendly Employers List

Union Pacific earned the Military Friendly Employer designation from Victory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs, ranking sixth among the top 100.

UP was selected based upon the strength of its military recruiting efforts, percentage of new hires with prior military service, veteran retention programs and policies on National Guard and Reserve service.

“We are honored to have military veterans performing critical roles in almost every aspect of Union Pacific’s operations,” said Sherrye Hutcherson, Union Pacific vice president, human resources. “These men and women strengthen our company through proven leadership skills, exceptional teamwork and adaptability. Our commitment to recruiting, engaging and supporting veterans as they transition into the civilian workforce is an enduring component of our hiring strategy.”

So far this year, UP has hired nearly 1,000 military veterans, including more than 50 disabled veterans. Veterans made up about 24 percent of all new hires in 2015. Overall, veterans comprise approximately 20 percent of Union Pacific’s workforce.

Union Pacific offers employment opportunities for veterans, including train crew, diesel mechanics, diesel electricians, assistant signal workers and track laborers. Engineers in the computer science, electrical, civil and mechanical areas can find leadership opportunities in the Information Technologies Department or through the company’s Operations Management Training Program.

The railroad actively recruits veterans through its involvement with military transition offices, military education offices, reserve and National Guard units, career fairs, information sessions, employer panels, resume review assistance and by serving on local military committees and boards.

Union Pacific also was recently recognized as a U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Lee Anderson Veteran and Military Spouse Employment Award finalist and named Number two on the Monster/Military.com and Monster.com’s 2015 Best Companies for Veterans List.