Signal Maintainer I: Training, Growth & Field Impact

Watco; Bartlesville (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Watco in Bartlesville, OK is seeking an entry-level Signal Maintainer to inspect, test, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair railroad signal systems and crossing devices within an assigned territory. You will perform tests, document results, and coordinate with dispatchers and maintenance teams.

The role combines field electrical work with outdoor labor and may require after-hours responses. Travel within the territory and outdoor work are common, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older with High School or GED equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet driving requirements.
• Ability to read electrical diagrams, technical instructions, signal plans, and test procedures.
• Willingness to perform outdoor field work and travel within territory.
• Safety and regulatory training required; ability to apply FRA rules.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate reliable attendance and respond to assigned work and service calls in a timely manner.
• Inspect, test, maintain, and repair wayside signals, grade crossing devices, signal circuits, power supplies, batteries, wiring, and related equipment.
• Perform required tests and inspections per FRA regulations and company procedures; record results and actions.
• Diagnose malfunctions using schematics, test instruments, and equipment indications; isolate faults and verify operation after repair.
• Install, replace, adjust, and maintain signal components and associated communication circuitry as assigned.
• Travel within the assigned territory and work outdoors, including nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call periods as required.
• Follow safety rules, lockout/tagout, PPE, and other applicable procedures; protect train movements and crossings.
• Coordinate work with dispatchers, train crews, track forces, supervisors, contractors, and other team members.

Skills

Reading electrical diagrams

Electrical/electronics knowledge

Field work outdoors

Good communication

Ability to work independently

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Multimeter

Circuit diagrams / schematics

Job description

Watco in Bartlesville, OK is seeking an entry-level Signal Maintainer to inspect, test, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair railroad signal systems and crossing devices within an assigned territory. You will perform tests, document results, and coordinate with dispatchers and maintenance teams.

The role combines field electrical work with outdoor labor and may require after-hours responses. Travel within the territory and outdoor work are common, including nights, weekends, and holidays.