Field Service Technician

L.B. Foster Company; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits first

401(k) with company match

10 paid holidays + PTO

Job summary

L.B. Foster Company is seeking a Field Service Technician I to assist in the manufacture, installation, troubleshooting, and repair of wayside equipment. You will work on US/Canada sites and occasionally internationally, adhering to safety standards and AAR WABL compliance.

The role demands travel up to 75% and involves hands-on electrical, mechanical, and electronic tasks, including soldering, calibration, and tool usage, with safety as a core focus.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years field service experience preferred
• Mechanical, electrical or electronic experience preferred
• US Passport or ability to be granted a US Passport
• Valid Driver's license and clean driving record
• Travel up to 75%
• Safety Critical Position – pass pre-employment and random drug screenings
• Previous exposure to PPE-required work environments

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation, commissioning, maintenance, calibration and upkeep of LB Foster wayside equipment on customer railroads domestically and internationally
• Prepare rails by drilling and surface finishing to ensure alignment
• Calibrate systems using proprietary tools and test equipment
• Travel extensively across North America and occasionally overseas
• Follow safety rules and ISO quality processes, report expenses on time
• Operate company vehicles and use PPE as required

Skills

E-Rail Safe

CPR/First Aid

Customer interaction

Team collaboration

Electrical knowledge

Soldering

Microsoft Office

Long-distance travel

Lift 60–100 lbs

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associates or Bachelor’s preferred

Job description

The Field Service Technician I (FST1) is a safety critical position and is responsible for assisting in the manufacture, installation, troubleshooting, and repair of all LB Foster wayside equipment (WILD, Rockfall, Flood Monitoring), ensuring uninterrupted system performance and The Association of American Railroads (AAR) WABL compliance. The FST1 will interact directly with our customers' equipment primarily in the US and Canada, but occasionally overseas.

Essential Functions:

• Assist with the installation, commissioning, maintenance, calibration and upkeep of our customers' WILDs and other LB Foster wayside equipment on our customer railroads domestically and internationally. Adhering to all safety, installation standards, and/or best practices
  • Preparing the rail by drilling through the neutral axis of the rail
  • Grinding and polishing the rail to ensure a flat surface void of raised and/or indented lettering
  • Precision welding to place gages using Salient's proprietary welder
  • Applying sealant to gages to prevent water ingress
  • Soldering wires on PCBs and tag readers
  • Utilizing specialized and proprietary tools to calibrate systems
  • Operating mega-ohm meter and multimeter for quality checks
  • Utilizing a wide range of power and hand tools to install and repair sites
  • Using Linux interface for commissioning, calibration, and diagnosis
• Assemble and test complex electronic assemblies as per documented work instructions
• Follow all company ISO Quality processes, procedures, and best practices
• Report all travel expenses and supply timely expense reports as per company policy
• Travel extensively throughout North America and occasionally overseas
• Weekend and/or holiday work as necessary
• Overtime work as necessary
• Must be able and willing to understand and apply safety rules, practice safe work habits, identify safety risks, and avoid potentially risky behaviors and situations
• Working safely outdoors in all weather conditions, on uneven ground, and live tracks
• Safe operation, maintenance, and upkeep of company issued tools
• Operate company vehicles in the performance of duties
• Other tasks and projects as assigned

Experience, Education & License Requirements:

• 1-3 years prior field service experience preferred
• Mechanical, electrical or electronic experience preferred
• Railroad or trade experience a plus
• High School Diploma/GED required, Associates or Bachelor's preferred
• US Passport or ability to be granted a US Passport
• Valid Driver's license and clean driving record
• Traveling up to 75%
• Safety Critical Position - able to pass pre-employment and random drug screenings
• Previous exposure to work environments that necessitate the use of PPE

Skills & Abilities:

• On-Track ability:
  • Obtain and maintain E-Rail Safe and Railroad specific RWP certificates
  • Obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid certificate
  • Work one-on-one with customers
  • Work in a small team
• Electrical Ability:
  • Knowledge of Electricity/Electronics
  • Solder electronics as per best practice and/or standard
• Computer Literacy Knowledge:
  • Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, Teams.
• Travel Ability:
  • Drive a minimum of 7hrs per day
  • Renting a vehicle
  • Travel by air
• Physical Ability:
  • Pass physical exam
  • Lift 60lb regularly, on occasion up to 100lb
  • Shoveling, digging, sledgehammering as required
  • Use an assortment of power and hand tools, grinders, reciprocating saw, hammers, chisels, wrenches, impact drivers, drills, etc.
• Sit or stand for long periods of time while working
• Collaboration and Communication
• Work Ethic and Self Starting
• Productivity and Continuous Improvement
• Customer Focus
• Advanced Problem-Solving Skills, Adaptability, and Attention to Detail
• Accountability

The Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision benefits the first day of the month after hire
• Market-leading 401(k) program with company match
• 10 paid holidays per year and PTO accrual plan
• Career development and advancement opportunities

In return, we offer an opportunity to build a solid career with competitive compensation and a very attractive benefits package, including health care coverage on the first of the month after hire and a market-leading 401(k) program.

Qualifications

Education

Required

GED or better.

High School Diploma or better.

Preferred

Associates or better.

Bachelors or better.

Experience

Required

1-3 years:

Field Service Experience

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