Rail Field Service Technician II – On-Track, Travel

LB Foster; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Market-leading 401(k) with company non

10 holidays per year + PTO

Career development opportunities

Job summary

LB Foster is seeking a Field Service Technician II to install, troubleshoot and repair wayside equipment on customer railroads across North America and beyond. You will operate on-site with customers, mentor peers, and ensure compliance with safety and ISO processes.

The role requires 2–5 years of field service experience, mechanical/electrical/ electronic aptitude, and the ability to travel up to 75%. A valid passport and driver’s license are essential.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years prior field service experience required.
• Mechanical, electrical, or electronic experience required.
• Railroad or trade experience a plus in communication & signals.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, commissioning, maintenance, calibration and upkeep of our customers’ WILDs and other LB Foster wayside equipment on our customer railroads domestically and internationally.
• 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 gauges using Salient’s proprietary welder
• Applying sealant to gauges 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
• Travel extensively throughout North America and occasionally overseas
• Mentor fellow field technicians to improve performance and technical skill development
• Revise work instructions to support future operations and knowledge transfer
• Act as a liaison between field technicians, management, and customers to support operational efficiency.
• Identify operational issues, recommend improvements, and execute solutions across departments to drive efficiency and performance
• Maintain accurate trip reports and site records.
• Create and review calibration documentation for customers and internal records
• Other tasks and projects as assigned.

Skills

Field service experience

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Reading schematics/drawings

Linux familiarity

Travel readiness

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associates or Bachelor's preferred

Tools

Salient welder

Mega-ohm meter

Multimeter

Soldering

Power and hand tools

Job description

LB Foster is seeking a Field Service Technician II to install, troubleshoot and repair wayside equipment on customer railroads across North America and beyond. You will operate on-site with customers, mentor peers, and ensure compliance with safety and ISO processes.

The role requires 2–5 years of field service experience, mechanical/electrical/ electronic aptitude, and the ability to travel up to 75%. A valid passport and driver’s license are essential.