Signal Assistant (Alaska Railroad)

State Of Alaska•Anchorage, AK

38d•$28

About The Position

NOTE: This is an FRA-covered position. FRA-covered employees are those employees who have been assigned to perform service subject to Hours of Service (HOS) and are, therefore, subject to a random pool for monthly drug and alcohol testing. PURPOSE OF POSITION: To provide assistance to Signalmen in the construction and maintenance of crossing signals, wayside signals, defect detectors, battery plants, battery charging systems and other miscellaneous signal devices.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED is required.
Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to work with common hand tools and heavy power tools is required.
Must be able to progressively learn the fundamental use of electronic test equipment that includes voltmeters, ohm meters, and amp meters.
Must be able to progressively learn simple schematic diagrams, block diagrams, and understand troubleshooting principles.
Must have a basic understanding of mathematics and algebra.
Must be able to operate motor vehicles and have a valid driver's license.
Must obtain an ARRC Track Car License within twelve (12) months of date of hire.

Responsibilities

Assists in the construction and maintenance of highway crossing signals, wayside signals, defect detectors, battery plants, battery charging systems and other miscellaneous signal devices.
Assists Signalmen who will instruct regarding work methods, procedures, safe use of tools and test equipment.
Completes work on repetitive tasks that are routine, incidental or preparatory work.
Assists in making required tests to ensure problems/trouble areas are corrected.
Operates construction equipment including trucks, backhoes, trencher/diggers, boom trucks and other small machinery as directed.
Bonds rail, digs ditches by hand, pulls wire and lifts signal components as directed.
Prepares and completes work records, time cards, and other records as directed.

Benefits

ARRC Pension Plan - Participation is mandatory. You are automatically enrolled in the Plan when you meet the eligibility requirement of your bargaining unit. Employees contribute 9% of their Earnings on a pre-tax basis. The Railroad is exempt from participation in Social Security; however, Medicare Tax is withheld. Participants vest with 5 years of eligible Vesting Service which entitles one to receive a pension benefit at retirement age.
401(k) Tax Deferred Savings Plan - Participation is optional. You may enroll once you meet the eligibility requirement of your bargaining unit. Depending on the bargaining unit, there may be an employer match.
457 Deferred Compensation Plan - Participation is optional for non-represented employees.
Health Insurance Plan A comprehensive health insurance plan, self-insured by the ARRC and administered by Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska. Coverage is also available for the employee's spouse and dependent children. ARRC and the participant share the premium cost. Bargaining unit employees are Eligibility after 90 days, and non-represented employees are eligible as of the date of hire. The Railroad offers a Prefered Provider Organization plan (PPO Blue Essentials) and a Consumer Directed Healthcare Plan with a Health Saving Account (Gold Essentials).
The Railroad also offers two dental plans. The Railroad National Dental for represented employees. The Alaska Railroad Optional Dental Plan for both represented and non-represented employees.
Vacation Leave -accrual per bi-weekly pay period: Represented Employees 0-3 Years of Service = 4 Hours >3-15 Years of Service = 6 Hours >15 Years of Service = 8 Hours Non-Represented Employees 0-3 Years of Service = 6 Hours >3-15 Years of Service = 8 Hours >15 Years of Service = 10 Hours
Sick Leave: accrues at 4 hours (Represented) or 2 hours (Non-Represented) per pay period.
11 Paid holidays

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