What are the responsibilities and job description for the Signal Maintainer position at Union Pacific Railroad Company?
Job Title: Signal System Technician
About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled professional to join our team as a Signal System Technician. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the safety and efficiency of our railroad operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications:
Physical Requirements:
Work Conditions:
About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled professional to join our team as a Signal System Technician. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the safety and efficiency of our railroad operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough inspections of signal circuitry, equipment, and systems to identify and address problems and defects.
- Perform comprehensive testing of signal circuitry, equipment, and systems in accordance with FRA reporting requirements.
- Utilize troubleshooting techniques to identify and resolve malfunctions in signal circuitry, equipment, and systems.
- Assemble and disassemble signal crossing warning device equipment as needed.
- Carry out maintenance, repair, and replacement tasks for signal communication circuitry, systems, and components.
- Efficiently plan, organize, and track information and activities related to signal circuitry and equipment, while providing guidance to team members.
- Take responsibility for excavation work, including digging holes and trenches required for installation purposes.
- Adhere to company and industry safety rules, practices, and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
Requirements:
- Possess a valid driver's license.
- Proficient in working with both print and digital information.
- Demonstrate the ability to comprehend, interpret, reference, evaluate, organize, and accurately record both non-technical and technical information.
- Have computer literacy and basic keyboarding skills.
- Display excellent communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Completion of a recognized formal electrical training program, such as those offered by a community college, trade/vocational school, or military institution.
- Possession of an Associate's degree or higher in electrical engineering or electronic technology.
Physical Requirements:
- To be considered for employment, candidates must successfully pass a Physical Ability Test (PAT). Please note that this test is separate from the medical exam.
Work Conditions:
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship.
- Operate company vehicles and travel within assigned geographic territory.
