Job Description

Description

Assist in the installation, repair and maintenance of various railroad signals and grade crossing warning devices.

Accountabilities

Assist in the installation, repair and maintenance of various railroad signals and grade crossing warning devices
Inspect and test signal circuitry, equipment, and systems for problems and defects
Assist and help direct the work of others
Clean and maintain work areas
Build and dismantle signal crossing warning device equipment
Maintain, repair, and replace signal communication circuitry, systems, and components
Operate company vehicles and drive throughout geographic territory
Plan, organize, and track information and activities; Construct, install, troubleshoot and fix malfunctions
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, contractors and/or customers and effectively handle conflict situations
Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)

Qualifications

Required

Computer literate and have basic keyboarding computer skills
Basic mechanical experience
Ability to speak English in a clear, concise manner to communicate with coworker(s) and supervisor(s)
Valid driver's license
Able to understand and apply safety rules, practice safe work habits, identify safety risks and avoid potentially risky behaviors and situations
Proficient communication skills
Able to perform basic arithmetic operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and conversion of fractions into decimals and decimals into fractions to solve practical problems. In addition, applicants must be able to extract relevant information from tables, charts, graphs, and text
Able to understand and apply basic mechanical principles to solve mechanical problems
Able to communicate and work well both independently and with others
Able to effectively and accurately understand, interpret, reference, evaluate, organize, and record non-technical and technical information
Able to work with information in print or on a computer
Candidates for this position must pass a pre-employment test in English before being allowed to interview. The number of candidates who pass the test and are granted an interview is based upon hiring needs. Click here to see a sample of the Engineering & Telecom Test.
Candidates must qualify on a Physical Ability Test (PAT) prior to employment. Click here for a description of the Physical Abilities Test

Preferred

Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
Certificate in electricity or electronics or equivalent education
Experience in railroad signaling
Experience operating construction equipment such as a backhoe, trencher, crane, etc.

Work Conditions

No formal discipline in the past two years
Compliance with the applicable attendance policy is an essential function of this position
Willingness to practice safe work habits
Work Conditions: Forty-hour work weeks that may include variable shifts with overtime and work on rest days; holidays and
Apply only to those locations where you are prepared to live and work
Work in confined spaces
Willingness to work outside regardless of weather conditions
Must be willing and able to work around large equipment such as railcars, locomotives and cranes
Work at heights of 20 feet or more
Authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
Agree to wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety boots, hard hats, and hearing protection where the company requires
Work Conditions: Work with machines, tools, vehicles, and equipment
18 years of age or older
Must not have interviewed for this position within the last six months from the date of the interview
To the extent required by federal law and/or collective bargaining agreement, membership to the respective labor union is required. The union agreement dictates the pay rate and cannot be individually negotiated. Monthly dues are the responsibility of the employee.