Rail Signaling Crew Member – Field Tech

Herzog; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Job summary

Herzog Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Crewman in Irving, TX to perform hands-on labor and assist in installing and maintaining train control systems and signaling devices at railroad projects.

The role provides on-site labor, equipment handling, and travel as required. You will work under the Signal Foreman to install, inspect, and test equipment, ensure safety, and support project teams with documenting daily activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid Drivers' License Required.
• Preferred railroad experience or construction labor, farming, landscaping, etc.
• Preferred past electrical/communication background.
• Mechanical comprehension and experience interpreting schematics and diagrams preferred.
• Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well with others.
• Must provide steel toe boots (safety vest, glasses and hardhat provided).
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Must be reliable, organized, and flexible.
• Must submit daily activity logs.
• Ability to work on a computer daily to complete tasks.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and written.
• Experience with Word and Excel.
• Basic email etiquette.
• Employees will have 45 calendar days to obtain a Commercial Learner’s Permit and 120 calendar days to obtain a Class A CDL license.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the installation and repair of railroad signal and communication structures and components.
• Construct forms and foundations for signal equipment, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Lubricate moving parts on mechanical equipment such as switch machines.
• Set up barricades to isolate potentially dangerous situations.
• Prepare and paint signal equipment.
• Install, inspect, test, repair, and maintain signal, train control, and electrical equipment.
• Provide contractor support as directed.
• Load and unload supplies, dig holes and trenches for cable, climb poles and signal masts.
• Handle cable and wire to make electrical connections.
• Use non-power tools, precision measuring instruments, hand tools, and power tools.
• Cleans and maintains work areas.
• Be on-call and prepared to travel at moment’s notice.
• Engage in Herzog’s culture and maintain attendance and punctuality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Independence

Reliability

Organization

Oral and written communication

Word/Excel familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Must be at least 18 years old

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Word

Excel

Email etiquette

Power tools

Job description

Herzog Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Crewman in Irving, TX to perform hands-on labor and assist in installing and maintaining train control systems and signaling devices at railroad projects.

The role provides on-site labor, equipment handling, and travel as required. You will work under the Signal Foreman to install, inspect, and test equipment, ensure safety, and support project teams with documenting daily activities.