Assistant Signal Person - East St. Louis, IL Constant Travel Required

Union Pacific • St. Louis, MO

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About The Position

The Assistant Signal Person assists with the installation, repair, and upkeep of railroad signals and grade crossing warning systems. The role involves inspecting and testing signal circuitry, assembling and repairing crossing-warning equipment, and maintaining signal communication systems and components. The position requires operating company vehicles and equipment and traveling throughout the designated geographic territory. Constant travel is required, and the preferred qualifications describe travel of approximately 95–100% of the time.

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 and convert fractions and decimals.
• Ability to use information from tables, charts, graphs, and text to solve practical problems.
• Familiarity with fundamental mechanical principles for resolving mechanical issues.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Successfully complete an English assessment before proceeding to the interview stage.
• Successfully complete a Physical Ability Test (PAT); this is separate from the medical examination.
• Normal color vision.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, change positions periodically, and perform physically demanding tasks including occasional bending, stooping, and kneeling.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 65 pounds and push or pull objects weighing up to 119 pounds.
• Ability to walk and maintain balance safely on uneven surfaces, make frequent coordinated hand movements, and frequently walk to access work sites.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• Willingness and ability to work at heights of 20 feet or more.
• Consistently practice safe work habits and wear required personal protective equipment.
• Flexibility to potentially relocate during employment.
• Apply only to locations where willing to reside and work.

Nice To Haves

• Valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• 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, such as 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 device equipment, troubleshoot problems, and perform 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.
• Demonstrate proactive behavior, adapt to change, contribute actively, and take ownership of tasks to ensure quality and timely completion.
• Build positive working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, contractors, and customers, and manage conflicts when they arise.
• Follow safety, operational, and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations and guidelines.
• Perform additional assigned duties as required.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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