Railroad Signal Technician, Construction

About the role

A position within the construction, engineering, manufacturing, and renewable energy sectors. Focuses on redefining energy design, application, and consumption. Emphasizes thoughtful growth to meet market demands. Recognized as one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America, prioritizing the holistic health of team members.

Responsibilities

• Works as a member of a cohesive team while demonstrating ability to work without direct supervision.
• Cleans and maintains job site, tools, and vehicles.
• Maintains compliance with all FRA, OSHA, Faith Technologies, and customer-specific safety requirements.
• Identifies, corrects, and reports any unsafe acts, conditions, or incidents in a timely manner.
• Safely operates heavy equipment like mini excavator, skid steer, telehandler for Grade Crossing System Installations.
• Installs, programs, and calibrates grade crossing predictors, solid state crossings controllers, relays, resistors, gate mechanisms, lighting circuitry.
• Familiarizes with AREMA Guidelines for Grade Crossing System minimum requirements.
• Displays basic railroad signal troubleshooting skills.
• Verifies basic site information against circuit plans.
• Reads and understands Railroad Timetable documents.
• Uses Signal Technician testing equipment & required tools.
• Complies with and understands Signalman Hours of Service regulations.
• Participates in railroad designated PPE requirements.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: 2-5 years Railroad Signal Maintenance.
• Successful completion of Hot Box and Signal Apprentice Training Program through Signal Training Solutions or prior experience required.
• Travel: Up to 100%.
• Work Schedule: Schedule may vary and can include, but is not limited to nights, weekends, and holidays. Overtime may be required. Ability to work a flexible schedule is necessary.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude.
• Ability to travel.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Organization.
• Self-starting personality.

Skills

• Knowledge of FRA, OSHA, and Faith Technologies safety regulations.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment.
• Basic troubleshooting skills for railroad signals.
• Proficiency in AREMA Guidelines for Grade Crossing Systems.
• Reading and understanding Railroad Timetables.
• Use of Signal Technician testing equipment and tools.
• Understanding of Signalman Hours of Service regulations.
• Participation in railroad designated PPE requirements.

Benefits

Includes industry-leading benefits as an investment in the lives of team members and their families. Full details available upon application.

Pay

Competitive, merit-based compensation.

Schedule

Schedule may vary and can include, but is not limited to nights, weekends, and holidays. Overtime may be required. Ability to work a flexible schedule is necessary.

Company Culture

Focuses on the mind/body/soul of team members through a Culture of Care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Attracting and retaining a diverse workforce is important to us. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.