Railroad Signal Maintenance Manager

Taylor Transportation Search Group; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Railroad Signal Supervisor to oversee the testing and maintenance of signal systems. This role involves ensuring compliance with industry regulations, leading a team of signal maintainers, and managing critical paperwork. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of railroad signaling principles and experience in signal maintenance. This is a fantastic opportunity to impact safety and efficiency in rail transportation while working in a dynamic environment that values expertise and teamwork. If you have a passion for rail operations and a commitment to excellence, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of electronics, low-voltage circuits, and railroad signaling.
• 5+ years of experience in signal maintenance or installation is required.

Responsibilities

• Test and maintain grade crossing and wayside signal systems.
• Lead and train signal maintainers, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Manage paperwork and foster relationships with local railroad customers.

Skills

Basic electronics knowledge

Low-voltage AC & DC circuits

Relay or ladder logic

Wiring diagrams reading

Advanced testing equipment usage

Rail operations knowledge

Signal systems knowledge

Project management

Education

5 years of experience in signal maintenance/installation

Tools

Multi-meter

Relay slide

Narrow-band shunt tester

Short-finder

MS Office

Job description

4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

RAILROAD SIGNAL SUPERVISOR AND MANAGERS WANTED - Various Locations

Overview:

A railroad Signal Supervisor and Manager for the company is responsible for testing, maintaining and improving signal systems at grade crossings and way-side signal locations in accordance with FRA and the company’s standards. This is done through ones own knowledge, the expertise of the team and the company history in the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for testing, maintaining and improving grade crossing warning, AEI or defect detector systems on an assigned territory. Follow regulations and testing procedures as set forth via industry regulations.
• Responsible for testing, maintenance and improvements of wayside, train control systems. Follow regulations and testing procedures as set forth via industry regulations.
• Lead and train signal maintainers under their responsibility.
• Complete required efficiency testing and evaluation of the maintainers under irresponsibility.
• Willing to be On-Call much of the time and respond to dispatch and supervisor Trouble Calls in a timely manner. Serve as a POC for signal maintainers looking for help troubleshooting train detection and signal control systems.
• Understand and comply with FRA rules and regulations around railroad signaling, including the Hours Of Service Law.
• Be responsible for all paperwork and retention schedules. Paperwork can include testing records, HOS forms, time sheets, material handling forms and trouble tickets.
• Foster good relationships with local railroad customers and suppliers.
• Travel can be expected with this position.
• Responsible for the safety of themselves and those around them.
• Keep company vehicles, equipment, tools and meters in good working order, following all maintenance and calibration schedules.
• Responsible for implementing strategies to maximize profitability in their area of responsibility.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Knowledge of basic electronics and electrical fundamentals with an emphasis on low-voltage AC & DC circuits and relay or ladder logic. Must be able to read wiring diagrams and use multi-meter. Must be able to use advanced testing equipment such as a relay slide, egger, narrow-band shunt tester, short-finder, etc.
• Knowledge of rail operations generally and railroad signaling principles specifically. The focus of a Signal Supervisor could be either grade-crossing or way-side signal systems.
• At least 5 years of experience as a signal maintainer and/or signal installer.
• Have experience testing and documenting relay tests and cable resistance tests in accordance with FRA regulations.
• Possess a working and theoretical knowledge of grade crossing AND way-side signal systems, their function, purpose and testing requirements.
• Must be proficient with a personal computer and the MS Office line of products.
• Prior experience in people or multi-faceted project management preferred.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management, Project Management, and Production

Industries

• Rail Transportation