Signal Maintainer Trainee

Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad Company•Hammond, IN

About The Position

Assist the Signal Maintainer in those duties necessary to construct, install, repair, maintain, test and inspect railroad signal systems. The signal systems include automatic block signal systems, traffic control systems, train stop, train control and cab signal systems, interlocking systems, rail-highway grade crossing protection and other similar devices and appliances.

Requirements

Electrical experience highly preferred

Responsibilities

Primary job duties initially entail physical labor performed outdoors
Assist the Signal Maintainer in inspection, testing and maintenance of batteries to insure proper operation
Assist the Signal Maintainer in inspection and testing of signal circuitry
Assist the Signal Maintainer in replacing defective components, wiring, broken lenses or light bulbs
Assist the Signal Maintainer in cleaning signal equipment including signs and lenses with cloths and solvents
Assist the Signal Maintainer in lubricating moving parts on mechanical equipment
Assist the Signal Maintainer in inspecting, testing and maintenance of signal equipment such as grade crossing warning devices, power switches and switch air unit controllers
Assist the Signal Maintainer in installing, testing and maintaining retarder systems
Assist the Signal Maintainer in performing wide range of construction, installation, maintenance and repair activities requiring frequent use of hand tools
General laborers’ duties as necessary
Bending and stooping to gather materials, inspect track and circuits, handling tools and painting
Squatting while using jacks or drilling holes in rail to install wires
Crouching and kneeling while welding, installing signals or servicing batteries; examining wire connections or testing circuits
Climbing extension ladders
Carry and lifting wrench, pick and shovel to dig ditches and other general laborer duties
Walking regularly on ballast and other uneven surfaces