What are the responsibilities and job description for the Signal Maintainer - Clinton, TN / Middlesboro, KY position at Knoxville and Cumberland Gap Lines?
R. J. Corman Railroad Company is seeking a Signal Maintainer based in the Clinton, TN / Middlesboro, KY area.
Accountability: Responsible for repair, inspection, and maintenance of the signaling and communication equipment located along railroad right of way.
Responsibilities:
- Repairs, inspects, and maintains the signaling and communication equipment located along railroad right of way
- Analyzes and troubleshoots electrical related malfunctions to the signal system
- Completes required documentation including work reports and hours of service logs
- Test relays and insulation resistance and performs circuit wiring modifications
- Performs other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
- Journeyman electrician qualifications or completion of 2-3 years electrical apprenticeship
- Prefer railroad maintenance and signal crew experience on a construction crew with at least six months in relief maintenance activities
- Previous experience repairing and troubleshooting switch machines, electric locks mechanisms, ATS inductors, code track circuits, event recorders, testing relays, interlocking plats, ABS and CTC signal systems
- Must have working knowledge of motion sensors, predictors, AFTAC and AFO, DC and AC/DC type warning devices and circuits
- Prefer Associate Degree in Electronics or equivalent technical background gained through military or on the job training
- Prefer successful completion of Classroom Signal Training sponsored by a qualified organization
Physical Requirements:
- Mobility to participate in frequent travel
- Able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50lbs
- Ability to use computer, radio, and telephone in the performance of duties
- Requires standing, walking, climbing ladders, stooping, kneeling, crouching and balancing in a safe manner
Environmental Conditions: Must be able to perform specified duties outside in all weather conditions; appropriate PPE required. Performs many duties in job-site environments, in and around moving locomotives, railcars, vehicles, and equipment.
Major or Unusual Problems: A rapidly expanding company requires employees to be flexible with altering operating schedules. Maintenance of teamwork within operations and with company and corporate groups.
Benefits: R.J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC is committed to providing its full-time employees and their families with quality benefits. R.J. Corman offers the following:
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance (immediate eligibility starting day one of employment)
- Railroad Retirement
- Company paid life insurance
- Voluntary life insurance, voluntary short-term disability, voluntary long term disability, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
- Voluntary identity theft protection
- Flexible spending account benefits
- Paid maternity leave
- 8 paid holidays
- Paid time off (accrual starts day one of employment)
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401K retirement savings plan
- Work boot allowance
- Employee referral program
- Annual tickets to My Old KY Dinner Train
R. . Corman Railroad is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer that is committed to a safe and drug free workplace. R.J. Corman performs pre-employment criminal background checks and substance abuse testing which includes a urine drug test to detect the presence of illegal drugs. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping R.J. Corman a safe and drug free company.