Electrical Apprentice Signal Trainee

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network • Bellevue, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Apprentice Signal Trainees will be trained to perform the duties of Signal Workers. Signal Workers are an important link between ensuring compliance to FRA regulations and customer satisfaction while achieving the safest most efficient railroad operations. The training program is a 52-week paid apprenticeship that includes in-class theory, lab work, and hands-on skill development in the field. Successful completion of the training program will lead to placement on a seniority district roster and eligibility for Signalman or Signal Maintainer roles.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Minimum 1-2 years of job-related experience
• CDL Class A License (must secure license within 111 days of hire date)
• Ability to travel
• On-call availability including weekends
• Ability to work outdoors/field environment
• Ability to work shift work
• Ability to work on-call
• Ability to work weekends
• Ability to travel (75% during training; dynamic after mark-up)
• Time Management
• Prioritizing Work Demands
• Communication Skills
• Multi-tasking
• Planning and Organizing
• MS Excel/Spreadsheets, MS Outlook, and MS Word/Word Processing

Nice To Haves

• Technical Certification or Associate degree (AS)
• Preferred Majors: Electrical Technician, Electronics Engineering or Electrical Engineer
• 3-5 years of job-related experience

Responsibilities

• Perform FRA regulatory test and inspections of the signals systems and crossings.
• Install, repair, and maintain, test and inspect various equipment such as signals lights, switch machines, electrical switch locks, switch circuit controllers, as well as crossing warning devices.
• Perform maintenance and repair of automated classification yards.
• Install, repair, maintain, test, and inspect signal systems including Automatic Block, Traffic Control, Positive Train Control, cab signal and interlocking systems.
• Perform cable locates, painting and housekeeping of signal housings & equipment.
• Climb and troubleshoot signal structures and make electrical connections.
• Use a wide variety of hand tools, on track high-rail equipment, and test instruments.
• Perform construction duties, including digging holes and trenches to lay cables, wiring apparatus, setting foundations, installing equipment, etc.
• Participate in a 52-week paid apprenticeship training program including in-class theory, lab work, and hands-on skill development.
• Pass a series of periodic tests relating to duties, responsibilities, and operating rules.
• Secure a Class A CDL within 90 days of hire.

Benefits

• Medical Benefits (Eligible 1st day of second month after hire)
• 80/20 plan for employee, spouse, and eligible dependents
• Union Benefits (Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen - BRS) available after mark-up from Trainee status
• $20K Life Insurance
• 401 (K) First Day of Employment
• Eligible for Dental / Vision after 1st year of service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED