Railroad Signal Maintainer - Tuscola, IL

Perks Include:

• Company vehicle, laptop, and phone provided.
• Wages are negotiable with proper experience.

Benefits Include:

• We offer health, dental, vision, 401-K with match, and profit sharing for all full-time employees.
• Paid holidays after 60 days of employment.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Vacation and sick PTO

Summary

A Railroad Signal Maintainer for CDL is responsible for testing, maintaining and improving signal systems atrailroad grade crossings and way-side signal locations in accordance with FRA and CDL standards.

A signal maintainer will be evaluated in 5 basic areas:

· Safety

· Maintenance & Improvements

· Testing & Inspections

· Trouble Calls & Troubleshooting

· Team Player

Preferred Experience Includes:

• Knowledge of basic electronics and electrical fundamentals with an emphasis in low-voltage AC & DC circuits and relay or ladder logic. Should be able to read wiring diagrams and use multi-meter.
• General knowledge of rail operations and railroad signaling principals specifically is preferred, but willing to train a highly motivated candidate.
• Signal maintaining is a largely independent job thus good time management and personal initiative are essential.
• Should 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.
• Experience working on Class 1 Railroad, Regional Short Line or Railroad Contractor, preferably within the Signal and Communication (S&C)/Maintenance Of Way (MOW) Departments. Position will be required to pass all required railroad rules training, testing and qualifications for providing personal and work groups, on-track protection on both controlled and non-controlled railroad tracks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for testing, maintaining, and improving grade crossing warning, AEI or defect detector systems on an assigned territory. Follow all published regulations and applicable testing standards.
• Willing to be On-Call and available to respond to dispatch and supervisor Trouble Calls in a timely manner.
• Be responsible to maintain test records according to set retention schedules.
• 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.
• Extensive travel is required for this position
• Demonstrate and attain CDL Core Values:

o Safety First

o Can Do Attitude

o Sense of Urgency

o One Team, One Dream

o Quality Above All

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• On call

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $45,000 - $65,000