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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Railroad Signal Maintenance, including installation, programming, and troubleshooting of signal systems. Proficient in adhering to safety regulations and performing inspections while working independently or as part of a team.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Railroad Signal Maintenance ExperienceInstallation And Troubleshooting Of Signal System CircuitryHeavy Equipment OperationSignal Technician Testing Equipment ProficiencyFRA And OSHA Compliance
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Hard Skills
Railroad Signal MaintenanceInstallation Of Grade Crossing PredictorsProgramming And Calibrating Signal ComponentsTroubleshooting Signal SystemsReading Railroad Timetable DocumentsMechanical AptitudeVerifying Site Information Against Circuit PlansSafety CompliancePerforming InspectionsUsing Signal Technician Testing Equipment
Soft Skills
Ability To Work IndependentlyTeam CollaborationFlexibility In Schedule
Tools & Technologies
Heavy EquipmentMini ExcavatorSkid SteerTelehandlerSignal Technician Testing Equipment
Certifications & Qualifications
High School Diploma Or GEDHot Box And Signal Apprentice Training Program
Industry Keywords
Federal Railroad Administration RegulationsAREMA GuidelinesSignalman Hours Of Service RegulationsRailroad-Designated PPE RequirementsSafety Requirements Compliance
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Perform daily inspections of highway grade crossing signal systems and wayside signaling systems
- Travel to changing work locations while performing the same railroad signal work
- Follow mandatory Federal Railroad Administration regulations
- Work as a member of a cohesive team and independently without direct supervision
- Clean and maintain job sites, tools, and vehicles
- Maintain safety compliance and identify, correct, or report unsafe acts, conditions, and incidents
- Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual inspections independently
- Safely operate heavy equipment to assist with grade crossing system installations
- Install, program, and calibrate railroad signal components and circuitry
- Verify site information against circuit plans
- Perform railroad signal troubleshooting
- Read and understand Railroad Timetable documents
- Use Signal Technician testing equipment and required tools
- Comply with Signalman Hours of Service regulations and railroad-designated PPE requirements
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll need- High School Diploma or GED
- 2-5 years Railroad Signal Maintenance experience
- Successful completion of Hot Box and Signal Apprentice Training Program through Signal Training Solutions or prior experience required
- Ability to travel up to 100%
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Overtime may be required
- Experience maintaining, servicing, installing, and troubleshooting signal system circuitry and components
- Mechanical aptitude
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Ability to safely operate heavy equipment such as mini excavator, skid steer, and telehandler
- Knowledge of installing, programming, and/or calibrating grade crossing predictors, solid state crossing controllers, relays, resistors, gate mechanisms, and lighting circuitry
- Familiarity with AREMA Guidelines for Grade Crossing System minimum requirements
- Basic railroad signal troubleshooting skills
- Ability to verify site information against circuit plans
- Ability to read and understand Railroad Timetable documents
- Proper use of Signal Technician testing equipment and required tools
- Understanding of Signalman Hours of Service regulations
- Ability to comply with railroad-designated PPE requirements
- Successful background and drug test required
- Ability to comply with FRA, OSHA, employer, and customer-specific safety requirements
Benefits
Comp & perks- Career development and continued education programs
- Competitive, merit-based compensation
- Career path development
- Flexible and robust benefits package
- Industry-leading benefits for regular/full-time team members