Assistant Signal Person - Dupo, IL(Constant Travel Required)

Union Pacific • Dupo, IL

401d • $68,370 - $68,370

About The Position

The Assistant Signal Person plays a crucial role in the installation, repair, and maintenance of railroad signals and grade crossing warning systems. This position requires extensive travel, as the individual will work across various locations to ensure the safe and efficient transportation of goods by Union Pacific. The role involves operating various equipment and adhering to safety regulations while fostering positive relationships with colleagues and clients.

Requirements

• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Demonstrate basic computer skills.
• Capable of providing assistance and effectively supervising others.
• Proficient in planning, organizing, and maintaining information and activities.
• Committed to understanding and adhering to safety rules, while promoting safe work habits and identifying potential risks.
• Skilled in performing basic arithmetic operations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and conversion of fractions and decimals.
• Competent in extracting relevant information from tables, charts, graphs, and text to solve practical problems.
• Familiar with applying fundamental mechanical principles to resolve mechanical issues.
• Strong interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration both independently and within a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey information to colleagues and supervisors.

Nice To Haves

• Valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) - Class A or Class B.
• Completion of a recognized electrical training program (e.g., community college, trade/vocational school, military training) with a certificate.
• Associate's degree or higher in electrical engineering or electronic technology.
• Proficiency in operating heavy equipment, such as construction or farm machinery, demonstrated through professional, personal, or volunteer experience.
• Experience working outdoors in diverse weather conditions, proven through professional, personal, or volunteer work.
• Familiarity with adhering to safety protocols and wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, safety boots, hard hats, and hearing protection.
• Knowledge of installation and maintenance of railroad signaling devices.
• Prior experience in a construction-oriented setting, whether professional, personal, or volunteer-based.
• Ability to travel extensively, approximately 95-100% of the time.
• Willingness to work in confined and/or small spaces.
• Flexibility to work on-call, overtime, various shifts, 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough inspections and testing of signal circuitry, equipment, and systems to identify and resolve issues and defects.
• Assemble and disassemble signal crossing warning device equipment, troubleshoot problems, and carry out necessary repairs.
• Construct, install, maintain, repair, and replace signal communication circuitry, systems, and components.
• Utilize various machines, tools, vehicles, and equipment in a responsible manner while ensuring cleanliness of work areas.
• Operate company vehicles and travel across the designated geographic territory.
• Embrace change, demonstrate proactive behavior, actively contribute, and take ownership of tasks to ensure high-quality and timely completion.
• Foster positive working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, contractors, and customers, effectively managing conflicts when they arise.
• Adhere to all safety, operational, and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations and guidelines.
• Perform any additional assigned duties as required.

Benefits

• Employee stock purchase plan
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Rail Transportation
• Education Level: Associate degree