Railroad Signal Technician, Construction and Maintenance

Faith Technologies Inc; Menasha (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Faith Technologies Inc in Wisconsin is seeking a Railroad Signal Technician responsible for daily inspections of highway grade crossing and wayside signaling systems, with travel up to 100%. The role emphasizes compliance with FRA regulations, safety, and hands-on maintenance of signal circuitry.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years of railroad signal maintenance experience and completed the Hot Box and Signal Apprentice Training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2–5 years railroad signal maintenance experience.
• Completed Hot Box and Signal Apprentice Training Program or equivalent experience.
• Ability to travel up to 100%.

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 FRA, OSHA, Faith Technologies, and customer safety requirements; reports unsafe acts or incidents.
• Performs monthly, quarterly, and annual inspections without direct supervision.
• Operates heavy equipment to assist with Grade Crossing System Installations.
• Installs, programs, and calibrates grade crossing components.
• Reads and interprets railroad timetable and circuit plans.
• Uses signal testing equipment and required tools.
• Follows Signalman Hours of Service regulations and PPE requirements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Team player

Willingness to travel

Safety-focused

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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.

How Does FTI Give YOU the Chance to Thrive? If you’re energized by new challenges, FTI provides you with many opportunities. Joining FTI opens doors to redefine what’s possible for your future. Once you’re a team member, you’re supported and provided with the knowledge and resources to achieve your career goals with FTI. You’re officially in the driver’s seat of your career, and FTI’s career development and continued education programs give you opportunities to position yourself for success. FTI is a "merit to the core" organization. We recognize and reward top performers, offering competitive, merit-based compensation, career path development and a flexible and robust benefits package.

Benefits are the Game-Changer We provide industry-leading benefits as an investment in the lives of team members and their families. You’re invited to review the full list of FTI benefits available to regular/full-time team members.

Faith Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disabled. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background and drug test.

Faith Technologies Incorporated is a dynamic organization comprised of construction, engineering, manufacturing and renewable energy experts. We create success for our partners and team members through innovation and expertise, rethinking how energy is designed, applied and consumed and providing solutions that go beyond the ideas of today. Our organization is intentionally structured to create comprehensive efficiencies, deep expertise and continuous innovation, bringing together the strengths of our brands under the unified market presence of FTI. For more information, visit faithtechinc.com.

FTI participates in E-Verify; please review the E-Verify Participation and Department of Justice, Immigrant and Employee Rights Section (IER) Right to Work posters to review your legal rights and protections as a prospective employee: E-Verify Participation Poster (English/Spanish) IER Right-to-Work Poster (English/Spanish)