Rail Signaling Assistant — Field Technician

Union Pacific Railroad; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strengths-based culture

Educational assistance

401(k) retirement plan

Employee stock purchase plan with 20%匹

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Job summary

Union Pacific seeks an Assistant Signal Worker to assist with installation, repair, and upkeep of railroad signals and grade crossing systems. You will work with diverse equipment to support safe, efficient North American transportation and contribute to a proactive, safety-first culture.

Responsibilities include inspecting signal systems, performing repairs, maintaining circuit and component integrity, and collaborating with teams while following FRA regulations.

Qualifications

• 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, while promoting safe work habits and identifying potential risks.
• Skilled in performing basic arithmetic operations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and conversion of fractions and decimals.
• Competent in extracting relevant information from tables, charts, graphs, and text to solve practical problems.
• Familiar with applying fundamental mechanical principles to resolve mechanical issues.
• Strong interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration both independently and within a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey information to colleagues and supervisors.
• To be considered for this position, candidates are required to successfully complete an assessment in English before proceeding to the interview stage. For more information go to the FAQs on UP.jobs.

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, actively contribute, and take ownership of tasks to ensure high-quality and timely completion.
• Foster positive working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, contractors, and customers, effectively managing conflicts when they arise.
• Adhere to all safety, operational, and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations and guidelines.
• Perform any additional assigned duties as required.

Skills

Driver's license

Basic computer skills

Supervise others

Planning & organizing

Safety rules

Basic math

Data interpretation

Mechanical knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Communication

English assessment

Education

CDL Class A/B

Electrical training certificate

Associate degree in electrical engineering/electronic technology

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

Construction equipment experience

Travel 95-100%

Job description

Union Pacific seeks an Assistant Signal Worker to assist with installation, repair, and upkeep of railroad signals and grade crossing systems. You will work with diverse equipment to support safe, efficient North American transportation and contribute to a proactive, safety-first culture.

Responsibilities include inspecting signal systems, performing repairs, maintaining circuit and component integrity, and collaborating with teams while following FRA regulations.