Helper - New Hire - 90414902 - Perryville

About the role

A C&S (Communications & Signals) Helper assists Qualified Employees in corrective and preventative maintenance and construction of signal equipment such as wayside signals, crossing equipment and electric switch machines. This work involves digging, trenching, painting, wiring, and cabling at both inside and outside locations and being a watchman when required. The C&S Helper also operates company vehicles in the performance of their duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified employees in corrective and preventative maintenance and construction of signal equipment such as wayside signals, crossing equipment, and electric switch machines.
• Perform digging, trenching, painting, wiring, and cabling at inside and outside locations.
• Act as a watchman when required.
• Operate company vehicles in the performance of duties as required.
• Understand and apply safety rules, practice safe work habits, identify safety risks, and avoid potentially risky behaviors and situations.
• Participate in performance testing required for promotion to Signal Maintainer.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 years.
• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license on date of hire.
• CDL license preferred.
• Ability to perform heavy physical labor.
• Ability to read and understand job information written in English.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations including fractions and decimals.
• Ability to pass required training with written exams, including two weeks of safety training and required department training modules over a 10‑month period to progress to qualified maintainer.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous construction experience and/or experience operating construction equipment.
• Electronic/electrical background or education, military or civilian.
• Communications signal, electrical and/or electronic experience.
• Previous railroad experience in signaling.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K
• Rail Pass Privileges
• Wellness Programs
• Railroad Retirement Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical Plan Opt‑out
• Credit Life Insurance
• Commuter and Flexible Spending Accounts
• No‑cost Personal Health Advocate
• No‑cost Financial Advisor Session
• Fertility and Family Building Benefits

Some benefits are subject to the collective bargaining agreement.

Pay

The hourly range is $33.21 – $36.96 (with opportunity for increases, as per the applicable collective bargaining agreement, after beginning employment).