Railroad Relief Signal Maintainer Technician

• Base Pay $47,800.00 - $62,400.00 / Year
• Industry Relief Signal Maintainer North Region
• Employee Type Full Time

Seeking a Relief Signal Maintainer for the Kalamazoo, MI area.

• Company vehicle, laptop, and cell phone provided.
• Wages are negotiable as per experience.

• Health, dental, vision, 401-K, and profit sharing for all full-time employees.
• Paid holidays after 60 days of employment.
• Employer paid Long Term Disability and Life Insurance

A Railroad Signal Maintainer for CDL is responsible for testing, maintaining and improving signal systems at railroad grade crossings and way-side signal locations in accordance with FRA and CDL standards. A signal maintainer will be evaluated in 5 basic areas:

• Safety
• Maintenance & Improvements
• Testing & Inspections
• Trouble Calls & Troubleshooting
• Team Player

• Knowledge of basic electronics and electrical fundamentals with an emphasis in low-voltage AC & DC circuits and relay or ladder logic. Should be able to read wiring diagrams and use multi-meter.
• General knowledge of rail operations and railroad signaling principals specifically is preferred, but willing to train a highly motivated candidate.
• Signal maintaining is a largely independent job thus good time management and personal initiative are essential.
• Should be proficient with a personal computer and the MS Office line of products.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent unless otherwise approved by upper management.

• Responsible for testing, maintaining and improving grade crossing warning, AEI or defect detector systems on an assigned territory. Follow all published regulations and applicable testing standards.
• Willing to be On-Call and available to respond to dispatch and supervisor Trouble Calls in a timely manner.
• Be responsible to maintain test records according to set retention schedules.
• Foster good relationships with local railroad customers and suppliers
• Be a team player willing to help on other territories and railroads. Assist with special projects, when assigned.
• Responsible for the safety of themselves and those around them. Reports any unsafe conditions that may exist.
• Keep company vehicle, equipment, tools and meters in good working order, following all maintenance and calibration schedules.
• Extensive Travel Required
• Other duties as required or assigned by leadership team.
• Demonstrate and attain CDL Core Values:
  INTEGRITY, SAFETY, PEOPLE, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND EXCELLENCE
• Demonstrate and attain CDL Core Focus:
  CUSTOMER SATISFACTION

• Standing, walking, bending, kneeling and/or sitting for long periods of time.
• Climbing ladders to reach ceilings and other high objects.
• Push/Pull/Lift/Moving 50 pounds repeatedly.