Assistant Signal Person -Midland/Odessa, TX

Union Pacific • Odessa, TX

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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, troubleshooting and repairing equipment, and maintaining signal communication systems and components. The employee uses a variety of machines, tools, vehicles, and equipment, operates company vehicles, and travels throughout the designated geographic territory. The position requires adherence to safety, operational, and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) rules and regulations, as well as effective collaboration with colleagues, supervisors, contractors, and customers. Extensive travel, work at heights, and flexibility for on-call work, overtime, varied shifts, weekends, and holidays may be required.

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 extract information from tables, charts, graphs, and text to solve practical problems.
• Familiarity with fundamental mechanical principles and their application to mechanical issues.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Successful completion of an English assessment before proceeding to the interview stage.
• 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.
• Commitment to safe work habits and wearing required personal protective equipment.
• Flexibility to potentially relocate during employment.
• Application limited to locations where the candidate is ready to reside and work.
• Successful completion of a Physical Ability Test (PAT).
• Normal color vision.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and change positions periodically.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including occasional bending, stooping, and kneeling.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 65 pounds and push and pull objects weighing up to 119 pounds.
• Ability to walk and maintain balance safely on uneven surfaces.
• Ability to make frequent coordinated hand movements to grasp, place, or move objects.
• Ability to frequently walk to access work sites.

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.
• Familiarity with safety protocols and required personal protective equipment, 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 or small spaces.
• Flexibility to work on-call, overtime, varied 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 throughout the designated geographic territory.
• Take ownership of tasks and contribute proactively to high-quality, timely work.
• Build positive working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, contractors, and customers, and manage conflicts effectively.
• Follow safety, operational, and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations and guidelines.
• Perform other 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 insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs.

What This Job Offers

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