Rail Signal Field Technician

Union Pacific Railroad; La Grande (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational Assistance

401(k) retirement plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Union Pacific Railroad is seeking an Assistant Signal Worker to assist with installation, repair, and upkeep of railroad signals and grade crossing warning systems. You will work with diverse equipment to support safe, efficient transport across North America, under supervision and following FRA guidelines.

You must have a valid driver's license, basic computer skills, and be capable of supervising others. The role requires strong teamwork, safety focus, and willingness to travel extensively

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Demonstrate basic computer skills.
• Capable of providing assistance and effectively supervising others.
• Proficient in planning, organizing, and maintaining information and activities.
• Committed to understanding and adhering to safety rules and promoting safe work habits.
• Skilled in performing basic arithmetic operations.
• Competent in extracting information from tables, charts, graphs and text.
• Familiar with applying fundamental mechanical principles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough inspections and testing of signal circuitry, equipment, and systems to identify and resolve issues and defects.
• Assemble and disassemble signal crossing warning device equipment, troubleshoot problems, and carry out necessary repairs.
• Construct, install, maintain, repair, and replace signal communication circuitry, systems, and components.
• Utilize various machines, tools, vehicles, and equipment in a responsible manner while ensuring cleanliness of work areas.
• Operate company vehicles and travel across the designated geographic territory.
• Embrace change, demonstrate proactive behavior, contribute, and take ownership of tasks to ensure high-quality completion.
• Foster positive working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, contractors, and customers; manage conflicts when they arise.
• Adhere to all safety, operational, and FRA regulations and guidelines.
• Perform any additional assigned duties as required.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Basic computer skills

Supervising others

Planning & organizing

Safety awareness

Mathematical calculations

Data interpretation

Strong communication

English assessment

Job description

Union Pacific Railroad is seeking an Assistant Signal Worker to assist with installation, repair, and upkeep of railroad signals and grade crossing warning systems. You will work with diverse equipment to support safe, efficient transport across North America, under supervision and following FRA guidelines.

You must have a valid driver's license, basic computer skills, and be capable of supervising others. The role requires strong teamwork, safety focus, and willingness to travel extensively