Railroad Relief Signal Maintainer Technician

C.D.L. ELECTRIC COMPANY INC.; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Laptop and cell phone

Job summary

Theuniversityunion seeks a Traveling Signal Maintainer to test, maintain and improve grade crossing and way-side signal systems in accordance with FRA and CDL standards. Traveling for this position is a requirement, with flexible days and hours.

A signal maintainer will be evaluated in safety, maintenance, testing, inspections, troubleshooting, and teamwork. Extensive travel is required and benefits include a company vehicle and related gear.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required unless approved by management.
• Knowledge of basic electronics and electrical fundamentals.
• Read wiring diagrams and use a multi-meter.
• MS Office proficiency and PC comfort are expected.
• Railroad signaling knowledge is preferred; training possible.

Responsibilities

• Test, maintain and improve grade crossing warning systems and related hardware.
• Be on-call and respond to dispatch and trouble calls promptly.
• Maintain test records according to retention schedules.
• Foster good relationships with railroad customers and suppliers.
• Team player; assist with other territories and projects.
• Ensure safety of self and others; report unsafe conditions.
• Keep vehicle, tools and meters in good working order; calibrate as needed.
• Extensive travel is required.
• Uphold CDL values: Integrity, Safety, People, Accountability, Excellence.

Skills

Basic electronics

Electrical fundamentals

Read wiring diagrams

Multi-meter operation

Time management

Personal initiative

Railroad signaling knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Personal computer

Job description

• Location Elk Grove Village, IL,Elk Grove Village, IL, 60007,United States
• Base Pay $47,800.00 - $62,400.00 / Year
• Industry Relief Signal Maintainer North Region, Electrical Maintenance
• Employee Type Full Time

Seeking North Regional Relief Signal Maintainer

Incentives Include:

• Company vehicle, laptop, and cell phone provided.
• Wages are negotiable as per experience.

Benefits Include:

• Health, dental, vision, 401-K, and profit sharing for all full-time employees.
• Paid holidays after 60 days of employment.
• Employer paid Long Term Disability and Life Insurance

Summary

A Traveling Signal Maintinger is, in part, responsible for testing, maintaining and improving signal systems at grade crossings and way-side signal locations in accordance with FRA and CDL standards. Traveling for this position is a requirement. Flexible days and hours are required. A signal maintainer will be evaluated in 5 basic areas:

• Safety
• Maintenance & Improvements
• Testing & Inspections
• Trouble Calls & Troubleshooting
• Team Player

Preferred Experience Includes:

• Knowledge of basic electronics and electrical fundamentals with an emphasis in low-voltage AC & DC circuits and relay or ladder logic. Should be able to read wiring diagrams and use multi-meter.
• General knowledge of rail operations and railroad signaling principals specifically is preferred, but willing to train a highly motivated candidate.
• Signal maintaining is a largely independent job thus good time management and personal initiative are essential.
• Should be proficient with a personal computer and the MS Office line of products.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent unless otherwise approved by upper management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for testing, maintaining and improving grade crossing warning, AEI or defect detector systems on an assigned territory. Follow all published regulations and applicable testing standards.
• Willing to be On-Call and available to respond to dispatch and supervisor Trouble Calls in a timely manner.
• Be responsible to maintain test records according to set retention schedules.
• Foster good relationships with local railroad customers and suppliers.
• Be a team player willing to help on other territories and railroads. Assist with special projects, when assigned.
• Responsible for the safety of themselves and those around them. Reports any unsafe conditions that may exist.
• Keep company vehicle, equipment, tools and meters in good working order, following all maintenance and calibration schedules.
• Extensive travel is required.
• Other duties as required or assigned by leadership team.
• Demonstrate and attain CDL Core Values: INTEGRITY, SAFETY, PEOPLE, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND EXCELLENCE
• Demonstrate and attain CDL Core Focus: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION

Physical Demands:

• Standing, walking, bending, kneeling and/or sitting for long periods of time.
• Climbing ladders to reach ceilings and other high objects.
• Push/Pull/Lift/Moving 50 pounds repeatedly.