Signal Crewman

Rio Grande Pacific Transit Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Rio Grande Pacific Technology (RioTech), a Rio Grande Pacific Corporation company, is seeking a Signal Crewman to support daily railroad signal maintenance and construction activities. This hands-on role involves loading materials, carrying tools, digging, trenching, pulling cable, and assisting technicians outdoors in varying weather conditions while following safety procedures.

You will work as part of a field crew, perform physical tasks, and adhere to railroad safety rules.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work (lifting, digging, bending, standing).
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Willingness to work around active railroad tracks and construction areas.
• Follow safety rules and job-site procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist signal technicians with maintenance, repairs, and installations.
• Help install and remove signal equipment, wiring, cable, and materials.
• Use basic hand and power tools.
• Load, unload, and organize tools, equipment, and materials.
• Keep work areas, vehicles, and equipment clean and organized.
• Follow railroad safety rules and job-site procedures.
• Perform general labor and field support as assigned.

Skills

Physical stamina

Outdoor work

Flexible hours

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Rio Grande Pacific Technology (RioTech), a Rio Grande Pacific Corporation company, provides railroad signal, train control, and technology solutions for freight, transit, and passenger rail systems. Our team supports customers through the design, installation, maintenance, testing, and modernization of critical rail infrastructure.

Job Summary

The Signal Crewman assists with daily railroad signal maintenance and construction activities. This is a hands-on, labor-intensive position that includes loading and unloading materials, carrying tools and equipment, digging, trenching, pulling cable, setting equipment, cleaning work areas, and supporting technicians with installations and repairs. The position requires working outdoors in varying weather conditions and performing physical tasks throughout the workday while following all railroad and company safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist signal technicians with maintenance, repairs, and installations.
• Help install and remove signal equipment, wiring, cable, and materials.
• Use basic hand and power tools.
• Load, unload, and organize tools, equipment, and materials.
• Keep work areas, vehicles, and equipment clean and organized.
• Follow railroad safety rules and job-site procedures.
• Perform general labor and field support as assigned.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting, carrying, digging, climbing, bending, and standing for extended periods.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Basic ability to use hand and power tools.
• Willingness to work around active railroad tracks, equipment, and construction areas.
• Ability to follow instructions, safety rules, and established work procedures.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work as part of a field crew.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, or overtime as needed.
• Prior railroad, construction, electrical, or general labor experience is preferred but not required.