Assistant Signal Maintainer

About the role

An entry-level position within the Engineering Department – Signal at New Jersey Transit Rail Operations. Signal Maintainers are responsible for the installation, testing, and maintenance of all equipment associated with railroad signaling, including highway grade crossings, electrical/mechanical switches, and railway traffic control signals. This position requires outdoor work in all weather conditions at various locations throughout NJ TRANSIT’s network of 11 passenger rail lines.

Employees are subject to a 90-day probationary period. Upon successful completion, Assistant Signal Maintainers will be enrolled in NJ TRANSIT’s Signal Training program and must pass eight company-sponsored training modules within two years to be promoted to Signal Maintainer and maintain permanent employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist fellow Signal Department employees in the installation, testing, and maintenance of all forms of signal apparatus and functions.
• Excavate railroad right-of-ways for cable/conduit installations.
• Cut tree limbs and brush overgrowth interfering with signal systems.
• Climb stairwells and ladders (with fall prevention equipment) to perform work.
• Walk over and work on fixed overhead and movable railroad bridges.
• Clean and paint exterior/interior signal equipment housing.
• Transport employees, supplies, and equipment to various locations throughout New Jersey with company vehicles.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.

Requirements

• Pass NJ TRANSIT’s Signal Maintainer Aptitude Test.
• Basic knowledge of electricity: series and parallel circuits, Ohm’s Law, resistance, etc.
• Basic knowledge of electronics: diodes, capacitors, rectifiers, circuit boards, etc.
• Ability to learn and use various types of electrical measuring instruments.
• Successfully pass background check, drug screening, and physical.
• Ability to work various shifts, holidays, and weekends.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Physical Demands

• Perform physical labor duties such as digging, lifting, and climbing.
• Use various types of hand and power tools.
• Work in environments with intensified heat on an occasional basis.
• Wear protective equipment including hardhat, safety glasses, and safety-toe boots.
• Perform heavy lifting and carrying tasks up to 50 pounds.
• Apply pushing and pulling force of up to 60 pounds during manual cranking of railroad switches.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions, including confined spaces and various locations.