Assistant Signal Person - El Paso, TX

Union Pacific • El Paso, TX

1d • 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 supports safe and efficient transportation by inspecting and testing signal systems, troubleshooting and repairing equipment, and constructing, installing, maintaining, and replacing signal circuitry and components. The position involves operating company vehicles and a variety of machines, tools, and equipment, and traveling across the designated geographic territory. Employees are expected to follow safety, operational, and Federal Railroad Administration regulations and guidelines, maintain positive working relationships, and complete assigned work safely and on time. The role is based in El Paso, Texas, and may require extensive travel, work at heights, work in confined spaces, and flexibility for on-call work, overtime, varied shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Candidates must hold a valid driver's license, have basic computer skills, and demonstrate communication, organization, collaboration, arithmetic, and practical problem-solving abilities. Candidates must successfully complete an English assessment before the interview stage and a separate Physical Ability Test to be eligible for employment. The role requires normal color vision and the ability to perform the described physical tasks. Employees must be at least 18, authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, willing to wear required personal protective equipment, and potentially willing to relocate during employment.

Union Pacific describes its culture as strengths-based, engagement-focused, and performance-oriented, and offers ongoing learning and development opportunities, educational assistance, retirement benefits, stock purchase benefits, insurance, and wellness and employee assistance programs.

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 and their application to mechanical issues.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Successfully complete an English assessment before proceeding to the interview stage.
• Successfully complete a Physical Ability Test to be eligible for employment; this is separate from the medical examination.
• Normal color vision.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, periodically change positions, and perform physically demanding tasks, including occasional bending, stooping, and kneeling.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 65 lbs and push and pull objects weighing up to 119 lbs.
• Ability to walk and maintain balance on uneven surfaces, make frequent coordinated hand movements, and frequently walk to access work sites.
• At least 18 years old.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship.
• Willingness and ability to work at heights of 20 feet or more.
• Consistently practice safe work habits and wear mandatory personal protective equipment as required.
• 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.
• Familiarity with safety protocols and 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 and/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, contribute to the team, take ownership of tasks, and ensure 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.

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 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed