Railroad Signal Technician, Construction and Maintenance

FTI; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Faith Technologies is hiring a Railroad Signal Technician to perform daily inspections on highway grade crossing and wayside signaling systems. The role requires travel up to 100% and adherence to FRA regulations.

Candidates should have 2–5 years of railroad signal maintenance experience and be comfortable working nights, weekends, or holidays as needed. Strong mechanical aptitude, teamwork, and self-initiative are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 2-5 years railroad signal maintenance experience.
• Successful completion of Hot Box and Signal Apprentice Training Program or prior experience.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a cohesive team with minimal supervision.
• Inspect and maintain grade crossing signal systems and wayside signaling.
• Ensure compliance with FRA, OSHA, and customer safety requirements.
• Perform regular inspections (monthly, quarterly, annual) with supervision as needed.
• Operate heavy equipment to assist with installations.
• Install, program, and calibrate grade crossing equipment and signals.
• Read and interpret railroad timetable documents.
• Adhere to Signals Hours of Service regulations.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Self-starting

Positive attitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Signal testing equipment

Job description

You’ve discovered something special. A company that cares. Cares about leading the way in construction, engineering, manufacturing and renewable energy. Cares about redefining how energy is designed, applied and consumed. Cares about thoughtfully growing to meet market demands. And ─ as “one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America” ─ is focused on the mind/body/soul of team members through our Culture of Care.

Our Railroad Signal Technician position consists of daily inspections for highway grade crossing signal systems & wayside signaling systems. The area of travel is subject to change, but regardless of the location, the work type will remain the same. All work will consist of following mandatory Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations. Ideal candidates would have experience maintaining, servicing, installing, troubleshooting signal system circuitry and components. Key traits for this position would encompass a positive attitude, ability to travel, mechanical aptitude, organization, self-starting personality.

Minimum Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Experience: 2-5 years Railroad Signal Maintenance. Successful completion of Hot Box and Signal Apprentice Training Program through Signal Training Solutions or prior experience required.

Travel: Up to 100%

Work Schedule: Schedule may vary and can include, but is not limited to nights, weekends, and holidays. Overtime may be required. Ability to work a flexible schedule is necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Works as a member of a cohesive team while demonstrating ability to work without direct supervision.
• Cleans and maintains job site, tools, and vehicles.
• Maintains compliance with all FRA, OSHA, Faith Technologies, and customer-specific safety requirements along with immediately identifying, correcting, and/or reporting any unsafe acts, conditions, or incidents in a timely manner.
• Ability to properly perform Monthly, Quarterly, Annual inspections without direct supervision
• Safely operate heavy equipment such as (mini excavator, skid steer, telehandler) to assist with Grade Crossing System Installations
• Maintains knowledge to correctly install, program and/or calibrate grade crossing predictors, solid state crossings controllers, relays, resistors, gate mechanisms, lighting circuitry.
• Familiarity with AREMA Guidelines for Grade Crossing System minimum requirements
• Displays basic railroad signal troubleshooting skills
• Verifies basic site information against circuit plans
• Reads and understands Railroad Timetable document
• Properly uses Signal Technician testing equipment & required tools
• Complies with and understands Signalman Hours of Service regulations
• Actively participates in railroad designated PPE requirements
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

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Faith Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disabled.

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background and drug test