Job Title: Signal Maintainer
Department: RR Signal Maintenance
Reports To: Signal Supervisor
FLSA Class: Non-Exempt
Pay Type: Hourly
Status: Full Time

Incentives Include:
• Company vehicle, laptop, and cell phone provided.
• Wages are negotiable as per experience.

Benefits Include:

• Health, dental, vision, and 401-K plan.
• Employer paid long term disability and life insurance for all full-time employees.
• Paid holidays after 60 days of employment.

Summary
A Railroad Signal Maintainer for CDL is responsible for testing, maintaining and improving signal systems at grade crossings and way-side signal locations in accordance with FRA and CDL standards. Alacrity, Dependability, Pride, Ownership, Teamwork and having a Safety Mindset are the hallmarks of a top performer in this job class. A signal maintainer will be evaluated in 5 basic areas:
•Safety
•Maintenance & Improvements
•Testing & Inspections
•Trouble Calls & Troubleshooting
•Team Player

Required Experiences:
• Knowledge of basic electronics and electrical fundamentals with an emphasis in low-
voltage AC & DC circuits and relay or ladder logic. Must be able to read wiring
diagrams and use multi-meter.
• Knowledge of rail operations generally and railroad signaling principals specifically. The
focus of a signal maintainer will be grade crossing warning systems, defect detectors and
AEI readers and possibly radio communications.
• Signal maintaining is a largely independent job thus good time management and personal
initiative is essential.
• Must be proficient with a personal computer and the MS Office line of products.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent unless otherwise approved by upper
management.
• Relatable experience in HVAC, Avionics, Communications, Motor Control and PLCs
will also be evaluated as requirements for the job.

•Responsible for testing, maintaining, and improving grade crossing warning, AEI, or defect detector systems on an assigned territory. Follow regulations and testing procedures as set forth in the Blue Book.

•Willing to be On-Call much of the time and respond to dispatch and supervisor Trouble Calls in a timely manner.

•Understand and comply with FRA rules and regulations around railroad signaling, including the Hours-of-Service Law.

•Be responsible for all paperwork and retention schedules. Paperwork can include testing records, HOS forms, timesheets, material handling forms and trouble tickets. The responsibility for complete and accurate testing records and HOS documentation may continue after separation from CDL; voluntary or involuntary.

•Foster good relationships with local railroad customers and suppliers

•Be a team player willing to help on other territories and railroads. Assist with special projects, when assigned.

•Responsible for the safety of themselves and those around them. Reports any unsafe conditions that may exist.

•Keep company vehicle, equipment, tools and meters in good working order, following all maintenance and calibration schedules.

•Responsible for implementing strategies to maximize profitability in their area of responsibility.

•Other duties assigned by leadership team.

•Demonstrate and attain CDL Core Values: ACCOUNTIBLITY. EXCELLENCE, SAFETY, PEOPLE, AND INTEGRITY

• Demonstrate and attain CDL Core Focus: Customer Satisfaction
 

Physical Demands:
• Standing, walking, bending, kneeling and/or sitting for long periods of time.
• Climbing ladders to reach ceilings and other high objects.
• Push/Pull/Lift/Moving 50 pounds repeatedly.
• Working in adverse weather conditions.
• Walk and stand on uneven surfaces.