Rail Signaling Assistant Technician - Field Crew & Benefits

Union Pacific Railroad; Illinois; 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

Wellness programs

Job summary

Union Pacific Railroad in Illinois seeks an Assistant Signal Worker to help install, repair and maintain railroad signals and grade crossing warning systems. You will work with diverse equipment to keep North America’s rail network safe and efficient, supporting ongoing projects across our territory.

Candidates must meet safety standards, complete an English assessment, and be willing to travel extensively.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid driver's license and be able to operate company vehicles.
• Complete an English assessment prior to interview.
• Ability to supervise others and coordinate tasks.
• Strong planning, organizational and information management skills.
• Commitment to safety rules and safe work habits.
• Basic arithmetic and measurement conversions required.
• Ability to extract information from tables, charts and text for problem solving.
• Knowledge of fundamental mechanical principles for issue resolution.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work in a physically demanding environment and travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and testing of signal circuitry and systems to identify defects.
• Assemble, disassemble and troubleshoot signal crossing equipment; perform repairs as needed.
• Install, maintain, repair and replace signal communication systems and components.
• Operate machines, tools, vehicles, and maintain clean work areas.
• Travel across the designated geographic territory for assignments.
• Commit to proactive work practices and high-quality, timely task completion.
• Foster positive relationships with colleagues, supervisors, contractors and customers; manage conflicts when they arise.
• Adhere to safety, operational and FRA regulations and guidelines.
• Perform additional assigned duties as required.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Supervision

Planning & organizing

Safety compliance

Arithmetic basics

Data interpretation

Mechanical principles

Interpersonal skills

English assessment

Education

CDL - Class A or B

Electrical training program certificate

Associate degree in electrical engineering/electronic technology

Job description

Union Pacific Railroad in Illinois seeks an Assistant Signal Worker to help install, repair and maintain railroad signals and grade crossing warning systems. You will work with diverse equipment to keep North America’s rail network safe and efficient, supporting ongoing projects across our territory.

Candidates must meet safety standards, complete an English assessment, and be willing to travel extensively.