What are the responsibilities and job description for the Union Railroad Company | Signal Maintainer (URR-0110) position at Recruiting at Transtar LLC?
Since the late 1800's, the Transtar companies consist of a group of rail carriers have been an important component in this country's industrial development. Moving billions of tons of raw materials to manufacturing sites. Transporting finished products to market. Storing and handling bulk commodities. Providing rail transport services to hundreds of satisfied customers throughout the nation's industrial heartland.
The Signal Maintainer job is a position in Transtar’s Union Railroad Company Signals & Communication Department located in Duquesne, Pennsylvania. This position assists in the installation, repairing, testing and maintenance of various railroad signals and grade crossing protection equipment.
Job Responsibilities:
Be able to safely perform all job responsibilities.
Perform work on signal equipment including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Install signal/communication structures and component.
Lubricate moving parts on mechanical equipment such as switch machines, car retarders and controllers.
Use the risk management process to isolate potentially dangerous situations.
Prepare and paint signal equipment.
Inspect, test, repair and maintain communication/signal and electrical equipment.
Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
Drive and operate medium to heavy duty vehicles daily, ability to obtain CDL as needed.
Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager.
Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.
Valid driver's license is required.
Ability to walk extended distances over uneven terrain is required.
Ability to lift and carry more than 50 pounds is required.
Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays is required.
Ability to operate manual, pneumatic and electric driven tools necessary to perform signal maintenance and repair work is required.
Electronic Vocational or trade school is preferred.
One year outdoor and industrial work experience required.
Employees must be able to meet and comply with the manufacturer's weight limitation safety rating and recommendations for any equipment associated with performing their duties, including safety rating for ladders (both portable and affixed) and fall arrest equipment.
Transtar, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status.
