Assistant Signal Person -Champaign, IL

Union Pacific • Champaign, IL

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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 signal equipment, and helping maintain safe and efficient railroad transportation. The position requires operating company vehicles and equipment and traveling across a designated geographic territory. Candidates must follow safety, operational, and Federal Railroad Administration regulations and may be assigned additional duties as needed.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to provide assistance and effectively supervise others.
• Planning, organization, and information-management skills.
• Commitment to following safety rules, promoting safe work habits, and identifying potential risks.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including calculations and conversions between fractions and decimals.
• Ability to use tables, charts, graphs, and text to solve practical problems.
• Familiarity with applying fundamental mechanical principles to resolve mechanical issues.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Successful completion of an English-language 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 consistently practicing safe work habits.
• Flexibility to potentially relocate during employment.
• Agreement to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, safety boots, hard hats, and hearing protection.
• Application limited to locations where the candidate is ready to reside and work.
• Ability to pass a Physical Ability Test (PAT), 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 and 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.

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 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, 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.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks and contribute proactively to their high-quality, timely completion.
• 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 additional assigned duties as required.

Benefits

• Ongoing learning and development, including Educational Assistance for online and in-person courses at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, with little to no out-of-pocket cost.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 40% match up to 5%.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, collectively bargained through union membership.
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs.
• Strengths-based, engagement-focused, and performance-oriented culture.

What This Job Offers

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