2025 Electrical Apprentice Signal Trainee (Louisville, KY)

Norfolk Southern • Buechel, KY

242d • $1,200 - $37

About The Position

Apprentice Signal Trainees will be trained to perform the duties of Signal Workers. Signal Workers are an important link between ensuring compliance to FRA regulations and customer satisfaction while achieving the safest most efficient railroad operations.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1-2 years of job-related experience minimum.
• CDL Class A License (must secure license within 111 days of hire date).

Nice To Haves

• Technical Certification or Associate degree (AS) preferred.
• 3-5 years of job-related experience preferred.
• Majors in Electrical Technician, Electronics Engineering or Electrical Engineer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform FRA regulatory test and inspections of the signals systems and crossings.
• Install, repair, and maintain, test and inspect various equipment such as signals lights, switch machines, electrical switch locks, switch circuit controllers, as well as crossing warning devices.
• Maintain and repair automated classification yards.
• Install, repair, maintain, test, and inspect signal systems including Automatic Block, Traffic Control, Positive Train Control, cab signal and interlocking systems.
• Perform cable locates, painting and housekeeping of signal housings & equipment.
• Climb and troubleshoot signal structures and make electrical connections.
• Use a wide variety of hand tools, on track high-rail equipment, and test instruments.
• Perform construction duties, including digging holes and trenches to lay cables, wiring apparatus, setting foundations, installing equipment.

Benefits

• 80/20 medical plan for employee, spouse, and eligible dependents.
• $20K Life Insurance.
• 401(k) available from the first day of employment.
• Eligible for Dental / Vision after 1st year of service.
• Union Benefits available after mark-up from Trainee status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Rail Transportation
• Education Level: High school or GED