Signal Maintainer

Florida East Coast Railway • Fort Pierce, FL

1d • $32 - $42 • Onsite

About The Position

The Signal Maintainer repairs, inspects, and installs systems, apparatus, and components of railroad signaling systems and highway traffic control devices. The position requires completion of two weeks of paid training in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, followed by on-the-job training in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Requirements

• One year certificate from college or technical school in electrical field; or three to six months’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as speed discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete or abstract variables.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Must have a valid driver license

Responsibilities

• Installs railroad signaling equipment and highway traffic control devices according to layout plans and/or FRA regulations.
• Maintains signaling and traffic control devices; analyzes operational malfunctioning with testing devices to locate, diagnose, and ascertain repairs to be made.
• Examines mechanisms and disassembles components to replace, clean, adjust, or repair parts, wires, relays, circuits, or signaling units.
• Operates and tests equipment to ensure elimination of malfunction.
• Climbs poles or digs trenches to install or repair equipment.
• Maintain written electronic records of all tests, inspections, and repairs performed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed