Railroad Relief Signal Maintainer Technician

C.D.L. ELECTRIC COMPANY INC.; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Laptop provided

Cell phone provided

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision

401-K with profit sharing

Paid holidays after 60 days

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Theuniversityunion in Wisconsin is seeking a Traveling Signal Maintainer for a full-time role. The job tests, maintains and improves grade crossing and way-side signal systems, with extensive travel required to meet FRA/CDL standards.

On-call responsibilities, detailed record-keeping, and teamwork are essential. A solid electronics background, signal knowledge, and reliable time management are needed for success.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic electronics and electrical fundamentals with emphasis in low-voltage AC & DC.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and use a multimeter.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work on-call when dispatched.

Responsibilities

• Test and maintain grade crossing warning and defect detector systems.
• Respond to dispatch and supervisor trouble calls promptly.
• Maintain test records according to retention schedules.
• Foster relationships with railroad customers and suppliers.
• Operate as a team member and support other territories.
• Ensure safety of yourself and others; report unsafe conditions.
• Keep company vehicle and equipment in good working order.
• Travel extensively as required.
• Demonstrate CDL Core Values and Customer Satisfaction.

Skills

Electronics fundamentals

Low-voltage AC/DC

Read wiring diagrams

Multimeter proficient

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Base Pay $47,800.00 - $62,400.00 / Year
• Industry Relief Signal Maintainer North Region, Electrical Technician
• Employee Type Full Time

Description

Seeking a 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 Maintigner 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.