Rail Signal Assistant Technician - Field | Benefits

Union Pacific Railroad; Laramie (WY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Job summary

Union Pacific Railroad is seeking an Assistant Signal Worker to help install, repair, and maintain railroad signals and grade crossing warning systems. You will gain experience working with diverse equipment to support safe transport across North America.

The role requires a valid driver’s license, basic computer skills, willingness to supervise others, and strong safety awareness. Candidates must be ready to travel extensively and comply with FRA regulations.

Qualifications

• Required: valid driver’s license, basic computer skills, ability to supervise others.
• Must be able to plan, organize, and maintain information and activities.
• Demonstrated safety awareness and ability to follow safety rules and PPE requirements.
• Strong reading and interpretation of tables, charts, graphs, and text to solve problems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; English assessment required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test signal circuitry, equipment, and systems to identify issues.
• Assemble, disassemble, troubleshoot, and repair signal crossing devices.
• Install, maintain, and replace signal communication circuitry and components.
• Operate and maintain company vehicles; travel within territory.
• Foster teamwork and effective collaboration; adhere to FRA regulations.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Basic computer skills

Supervisory ability

Planning & organization

Safety awareness

Reading & interpreting data

Interpersonal communication

English assessment required

Education

CDL Class A/B preferred

Electrical training certificate

Associate degree in electrical engineering/electronic technology

Job description

Union Pacific Railroad is seeking an Assistant Signal Worker to help install, repair, and maintain railroad signals and grade crossing warning systems. You will gain experience working with diverse equipment to support safe transport across North America.

The role requires a valid driver’s license, basic computer skills, willingness to supervise others, and strong safety awareness. Candidates must be ready to travel extensively and comply with FRA regulations.