Signal Electrician MetroLink - Swansea- 3rd

Bi-State Development Agency of the Missouri-Illinois Metropolitan District • St. Louis, MO

1d • $35 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

Performs highly skilled technical work inspecting, troubleshooting, maintaining, repairing, and diagnostically analyzing MetroLink wayside signal and train control systems, as well as highway grade crossing warning systems. The role requires extensive knowledge of AC and DC electrical systems, mechanical systems, and the specifications and operation of wayside signal, train control, and highway grade crossing warning systems. The Signal Electrician also assists with maintenance and repair of other MetroLink light rail electrical systems during emergencies and service disruptions.

Requirements

• Considerable experience as a fully qualified electrician or signalman with railroad or transit signal experience, or directly related experience.
• Before being interviewed, successfully pass mechanical, high-voltage electrical, and electronic aptitude examinations, including tests of the ability to understand plans, schematics, operating and service manuals, and maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems.
• Ability to perform job duties safely and efficiently, comply with applicable rules and regulations without direct supervision, and operate required vehicles or equipment.
• Successfully pass MetroLink Operating Rules examinations for Maintenance of Way employees and other safety rules within the qualification period and annually as required.
• Ability to obtain certification in CPR, First Aid, and other safety practices.
• Possess a current, valid Missouri or Illinois Class A Commercial Driver’s License with all required endorsements.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job and successfully complete a DOT physical.
• Successfully complete the training program and post-training qualification period for the job class.
• High school education or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, maintain, repair, and diagnostically analyze wayside signaling and train control equipment, including interlocking signals, track circuits, relays, signal equipment houses and components, grade crossing warning flashers and gates, underground cable, switch machines, and power distribution to switches and switch heaters.
• Respond to service calls on a 24-hour basis to diagnose and correct emergencies involving MetroLink electrical systems.
• Operate vehicles and equipment used to maintain and repair Metro electrical systems on roads and rail.
• Activate and deactivate signal and train control systems; assist with activation and deactivation of electric traction power and other electrical systems during emergencies and service disruptions.
• Assist with maintenance and repair of MetroLink light rail traction power systems during emergencies and service disruptions.
• Assist with maintenance and repair of electrical support systems, including power, lighting, and power control systems at MetroLink stations and along the system during emergencies and service disruptions.
• Trim trees, bushes, and shrubs on Metro property around electrical systems, including signal houses and grade crossings.
• Observe applicable operating rules, safety rules, operating procedures, and work instructions while performing duties.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement-eligible medical and prescription benefits, health reimbursement account subsidy, wellness benefits, and life insurance.
• 10 paid holidays annually plus a floating birthday holiday.
• Supplemental insurance through Unum, including off-the-job accident, critical illness, short-term disability, whole life, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Wellness program with free health screenings.
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential support and resources.
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan payment 401(k) match programs.
• Gym discounts at Club Fitness, The Edge Fitness Clubs, and OneLife Fitness at Ballpark Village.
• Access to nine onsite gyms available 24/7.
• Free MetroLink and MetroBus access.
• Discounted cell phone plans.
• Tool and uniform allowance.

What This Job Offers

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