Signal Maintainer - CTRW

Position Summary

The Signal Maintainer repairs, inspects and maintains all grade crossing warnings, train control devices, and communication facilities located along the assigned railroad system. The role documents and reports work and inspections in accordance with railroad and Federal Railroad Administration (TC) requirements. The Signal Maintainer works with regional management teams and the VP of Signals and Communications to prioritize signal maintenance and troubleshooting activities to meet company objectives.

The Signal Maintainer demonstrates and adheres to the company values of safety, honesty, ownership, respect, and teamwork to ensure successful partnerships with customers and employees that result in OmniTRAX’s continued success.

• Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operation and the Federal Railroad Association (TC).
• Ensure cooperation, communication and interaction with all teams within the organization.
• Operate signal maintenance truck along track route; stop to inspect and test active warning device locations, wayside signals/devices, and communications equipment.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain grade crossing warning devices, wayside signals, and communications equipment.
• Document, report work and inspections in accordance with railroad, state, and TC requirements.
• Operate both powered and non‑powered hand tools including digging bars, shovels, crimpers, wrenches, hammers, pliers, screwdrivers, grinders, power drills, and brush‑cutting equipment.

• General work hours are an 8‑hour, five‑day week, Monday‑Friday; work hours may include a nonstandard work week, overtime, and various shift work in emergencies.
• Develop an understanding and knowledge of the business and service needs of internal and external customers.
• Work safely to prevent on‑the‑job accidents and injuries.
• Comply with all safety rules and instructions, including the use of proper personal protective equipment and Roadway Worker Protection.
• Respond to on‑call requests for signal troubleshooting.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

• May supervise an Assistant Signal Maintainer.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Five or more years of related on‑the‑job experience in railroads.
• Working knowledge of 49 CFR Parts 234 and 236.
• Know and understand railroad signals to repair malfunction signal devices in the field.
• Write legibly; document non‑compliance items.
• Operate Volt/Ohm meters and interpret circuit schematics.
• Read and interpret circuitry drawings, schematics, and construction plans.
• Read, comprehend, and comply with published rules, procedures, and manuals, government regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, memos, and other work‑related information.
• Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent verbal and written skills; effectively communicate with all levels of employees and business associates in a clear, concise, and professional manner.
• Demonstrate problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills resulting in effective resolution.
• Professional integrity and accountability.
• Work in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

• Valid Driver’s License.
• Certified in Roadway Worker Safety Training and Railroad General Operating Code.
• Certification from Class 1 Railroad signal training.

• Associate’s Degree with 3‑5 years of related technical experience or training; or an equivalent combination.

• None.

Exposed to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by weather such as snow, rain, heat, and sub‑freezing…