Assistant Signal Person - Kansas City, KC/MO Constant Travel Required

Union Pacific • Kansas City, MO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Signal Person assists with the installation, repair, and upkeep of railroad signals and grade crossing warning systems. The role includes inspecting and testing signal circuitry, assembling and repairing crossing-warning equipment, and constructing, installing, maintaining, repairing, and replacing signal communication systems and components. The position requires operating company vehicles and traveling across the designated geographic territory, with extensive travel preferred (approximately 95–100% of the time). Employees must follow safety, operational, and Federal Railroad Administration regulations and guidelines, and may perform other assigned duties. The position is based in Kansas City, Kansas/Missouri, and requires readiness to reside and work at the selected application location. Work may involve outdoor conditions, heights of 20 feet or more, confined spaces, and wearing required personal protective equipment. Candidates must complete an English-language assessment and a Physical Ability Test to proceed through the hiring process.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to provide assistance and effectively supervise others.
• Ability to plan, organize, and maintain information and activities.
• Commitment to understanding and following safety rules, promoting safe work habits, and identifying potential risks.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including operations with fractions and decimals and converting between them.
• Ability to use information from tables, charts, graphs, and text to solve practical problems.
• Familiarity with fundamental mechanical principles and applying them to mechanical issues.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Successful completion of an English-language assessment before proceeding to the interview stage.
• Successful completion of a Physical Ability Test for employment eligibility.
• Normal color vision.
• Ability to work at heights of 20 feet or more.
• Willingness and ability to relocate during employment if needed.
• Willingness to wear mandatory personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, safety boots, hard hats, and hearing protection.
• At least 18 years old.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• Apply only to locations where prepared to reside and work.

Nice To Haves

• Valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License.
• Certificate from a recognized electrical training program, such as community college, trade or vocational school, or military training.
• Associate's degree or higher in electrical engineering or electronic technology.
• Experience operating heavy equipment, including construction or farm machinery, through professional, personal, or volunteer work.
• Experience working outdoors in diverse weather conditions through professional, personal, or volunteer work.
• Familiarity with safety protocols and personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, safety boots, hard hats, and hearing protection.
• Knowledge of railroad signaling device installation and maintenance.
• 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 or small spaces.
• Flexibility to work on-call, overtime, various shifts, and seven days a week, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test signal circuitry, equipment, and systems to identify and resolve issues and defects.
• Assemble and disassemble signal crossing-warning equipment, troubleshoot problems, and complete necessary repairs.
• Construct, install, maintain, repair, and replace signal communication circuitry, systems, and components.
• Use machines, tools, vehicles, and equipment responsibly and keep work areas clean.
• Operate company vehicles and travel across the designated geographic territory.
• Act proactively, adapt to change, take ownership, and complete work to a high standard and on time.
• Build positive working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, contractors, and customers, and manage conflicts effectively.
• Follow safety, operational, and Federal Railroad Administration regulations and guidelines.
• Perform additional assigned duties as required.

Benefits

• Ongoing learning and development.
• Educational Assistance, including little to no out-of-pocket cost for online and in-person courses at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and Metropolitan Community College.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 20% match up to 5%.
• Medical insurance, collectively bargained through union membership.
• Dental insurance, collectively bargained through union membership.
• Vision insurance, collectively bargained through union membership.
• Wellness programs.
• Employee Assistance Programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed