Rail Signaling Technician – Field Install & Repair

Union Pacific Corporation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 78,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational Assistance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Union Pacific Corporation in San Antonio, TX is seeking an Assistant Signal Person to join our Engineering team. You will assist with installation, repair, and upkeep of railroad signals and grade crossing systems, contributing to safe, efficient freight movement across North America.

The role requires a valid driver's license, basic computer skills, and the ability to supervise others. You will inspect circuits, assemble equipment, install signaling, and travel within the territory, adhering to

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 arithmetic operations (add/sub/mul/div) and fraction/decimal conversions.
• Able to extract relevant information from tables, charts, graphs, and text to solve problems.
• Familiar with basic mechanical principles to resolve issues.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for teamwork and reporting.
• Must complete an English assessment before interview.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough inspections and testing of signal circuitry, equipment, and systems to identify and resolve issues.
• Assemble and disassemble signal crossing warning device equipment, troubleshoot problems, and carry out repairs.
• Construct, install, maintain, repair, and replace signal communication circuitry, systems, and components.
• Utilize various machines, tools, vehicles, and equipment while maintaining clean work areas.
• Operate company vehicles and travel across the designated geographic territory.
• Demonstrate proactive behavior and ownership to ensure high-quality, timely completion of tasks.
• Foster positive relationships with colleagues, supervisors, contractors, and customers; manage conflicts.
• Adhere to safety, operational, and FRA regulations and guidelines.
• Perform any additional assigned duties as required.

Skills

Driver's license

Basic computer skills

Supervisory ability

Planning & organizing

Safety awareness

Basic arithmetic

Data interpretation

Mechanical aptitude

Interpersonal skills

Written & verbal communication

English assessment

Job description

Union Pacific Corporation in San Antonio, TX is seeking an Assistant Signal Person to join our Engineering team. You will assist with installation, repair, and upkeep of railroad signals and grade crossing systems, contributing to safe, efficient freight movement across North America.

The role requires a valid driver's license, basic computer skills, and the ability to supervise others. You will inspect circuits, assemble equipment, install signaling, and travel within the territory, adhering to