Mobile Rail Signal Maintainer - Field Technician

Watco Transloading; Twin Falls (ID); On-site; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture recognition

Competitive pay

On-the-job training

Watco University

Career advancement

Job summary

Watco Transloading in Twin Falls, ID is seeking a Signal Maintainer to inspect, repair, and install railroad signal and crossing systems. You will join a mobile crew, travel to sites, and support safe, reliable operation in diverse environments.

Responsibilities include wiring, testing, system upgrades, and collaboration with foremen, while following FRA and company safety standards. Nights, weekends, and extended hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in railroad signal maintenance or related field preferred.
• Ability to learn railroad signal rules and procedures.
• Basic understanding of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems and take corrective action.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and instructions.
• Mechanical aptitude and use of hand/power tools.
• Strong attention to safety.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Clear and professional communication.
• Flexible schedule, travel, nights/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction, installation, modification, rehabilitation, and removal of railroad signal and highway grade crossing systems and associated equipment.
• Install and replace signal equipment including foundations, masts, signal heads, gates, flashers, instrument houses, and wiring.
• Install, terminate, splice, and test signal and communications cable per plans and standards.
• Assist with cutovers, system upgrades, relocations, and commissioning new or modified signal and crossings.
• Wiring and equipment installation inside signal houses, including relays, power supplies, batteries, and electronics.
• Use meters and tools to perform signal construction work.
• Excavation, conduit installation, grounding, and other physical work.
• Assist with testing and verification of installed signal systems.
• Work with mobile signal crew under a Signal Foreman.
• Maintain tools and equipment; assist with loading and inventory.
• Follow railroad rules, safety procedures, FRA requirements, and company standards.
• Travel extensively; work nights, weekends, and extended hours as required.

Skills

Railroad maintenance

Electrical work

Troubleshooting

Safety

Teamwork

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Watco Transloading in Twin Falls, ID is seeking a Signal Maintainer to inspect, repair, and install railroad signal and crossing systems. You will join a mobile crew, travel to sites, and support safe, reliable operation in diverse environments.

Responsibilities include wiring, testing, system upgrades, and collaboration with foremen, while following FRA and company safety standards. Nights, weekends, and extended hours may be required.