Railway Field Service Technician I

LB Foster; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Paid sick leave

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Job summary

LB Foster is seeking a Field Service Technician I to assist in installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and repair of wayside equipment on customer railroads in the US and Canada. The role requires travel, safety compliance, and collaboration with Engineering, Project Management and Operations teams.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of field service experience, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to pass drug screenings. A US passport is preferred for international travel.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required; associates or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1–3 years field service experience preferred; mechanical, electrical or electronic experience advantageous.
• Valid driver’s license and clean record; US passport ability preferred.
• Travel up to 75% across US/Canada; safety critical position with drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Assist installation, commissioning, maintenance, calibration of LB Foster wayside equipment.
• Interact with customers on site to ensure proper operation and safety.
• Follow ISO Quality processes and company policies.
• Travel extensively within North America and occasionally overseas.
• Work weekends/holidays/overtime as needed.

Skills

Customer interaction

Communication

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associates or Bachelor's preferred

Tools

Multimeter

Megohm meter

Office software (Outlook/Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Teams)

Job description

LB Foster is seeking a Field Service Technician I to assist in installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and repair of wayside equipment on customer railroads in the US and Canada. The role requires travel, safety compliance, and collaboration with Engineering, Project Management and Operations teams.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of field service experience, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to pass drug screenings. A US passport is preferred for international travel.