Railroad Signal Technician, Construction
About The Position
The Railroad Signal Technician position consists of daily inspections for highway grade crossing signal systems & wayside signaling systems. The area of travel is subject to change, but regardless of the location, the work type will remain the same. All work will consist of following mandatory Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations. Ideal candidates would have experience maintaining, servicing, installing, troubleshooting signal system circuitry and components. Key traits for this position would encompass a positive attitude, ability to travel, mechanical aptitude, organization, self-starting personality.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- 2-5 years Railroad Signal Maintenance.
- Successful completion of Hot Box and Signal Apprentice Training Program through Signal Training Solutions or prior experience required.
Nice To Haves
- Positive attitude
- Ability to travel
- Mechanical aptitude
- Organization
- Self-starting personality
Responsibilities
- Works as a member of a cohesive team while demonstrating ability to work without direct supervision.
- Cleans and maintains job site, tools, and vehicles.
- Maintains compliance with all FRA, OSHA, Faith Technologies, and customer-specific safety requirements along with immediately identifying, correcting, and/or reporting any unsafe acts, conditions, or incidents in a timely manner.
- Ability to properly perform Monthly, Quarterly, Annual inspections without direct supervision
- Safely operate heavy equipment such as (mini excavator, skid steer, telehandler) to assist with Grade Crossing System Installations
- Maintains knowledge to correctly install, program and/or calibrate grade crossing predictors, solid state crossings controllers, relays, resistors, gate mechanisms, lighting circuitry.
- Familiarity with AREMA Guidelines for Grade Crossing System minimum requirements
- Displays basic railroad signal troubleshooting skills
- Verifies basic site information against circuit plans
- Reads and understands Railroad Timetable document
- Properly uses Signal Technician testing equipment & required tools
- Complies with and understands Signalman Hours of Service regulations
- Actively participates in railroad designated PPE requirements
- Perform other related duties as required and assigned
Benefits
- Competitive, merit-based compensation
- Career path development
- Flexible and robust benefits package
- Industry-leading benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
