Rail Signal Technician – Mobile Field Crew

Watco; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Career advancement

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Watco is seeking a Signal Maintainer – Peanut Gang to inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and install railroad signal and crossing systems. You will be part of a mobile maintenance crew traveling to multiple locations to support safe and reliable signal operation.

This role requires reading diagrams, wiring plans, and following safety procedures, with a strong commitment to quality workmanship, teamwork, and flexibility to work nights, weekends, and extended hours.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in railroad signal maintenance or related technical field.
• 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 schematics.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand/power tools.
• Strong attention to detail and safety.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Clear and professional communication with coworkers and supervisors.
• Willing to travel extensively on mobile maintenance crew.
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, holidays, overtime.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, modification, rehabilitation, and removal of railroad signal systems.
• Install and replace signal equipment and components.
• Install, terminate, splice, and test signal and communication cable.
• Assist with cutovers, upgrades, relocations, and commissioning.
• Wiring inside signal houses and related equipment maintenance.
• Use meters, test equipment, tools to perform signal construction tasks.
• Excavation, trenching, conduit installation and grounding.
• Assist with testing and verification of signal systems.
• Work as part of a mobile signal crew under a Signal Foreman.
• Maintain tools, vehicles, and loading/unloading at job site.
• Follow railroad rules and safety procedures.
• Travel extensively and work varying schedules including nights/weekends.

Skills

Railroad maintenance experience

Electrical/industrial maintenance

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Mechanical aptitude

Safety focus

Teamwork

Flexible scheduling

Willing to travel

Driver's license

Education

High School or GED equivalent

Job description

Watco is seeking a Signal Maintainer – Peanut Gang to inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and install railroad signal and crossing systems. You will be part of a mobile maintenance crew traveling to multiple locations to support safe and reliable signal operation.

This role requires reading diagrams, wiring plans, and following safety procedures, with a strong commitment to quality workmanship, teamwork, and flexibility to work nights, weekends, and extended hours.