Signal Electrician MetroLink

Signal Electrician Metro Link

Full Time

35.19 - 35.19 (Hourly)

• Join a company committed to making a positive impact in the community
• Receive a competitive salary
• Enjoy comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement eligible medical, prescription, health reimbursement account (HRA) subsidy, wellness and life insurance benefits
• Take advantage of 10 paid holidays annually - plus a floating holiday to celebrate your birthday
• Access supplemental benefits through Unum, including off the job accident, critical illness, short-term disability, whole life, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Participate in our wellness program, which includes free health screenings
• Use our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support and resources
• Bi-State Development is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, tuition reimbursement and student loan payment 401k match programs
• Get exclusive gym discounts at Club Fitness, The Edge Fitness Clubs, and One Life Fitness at Ballpark Village
• Work out anytime at one of our nine onsite gyms, available 24/7
• Enjoy free Metro Link and Metro Bus access
• Save with discounted cell phone plans
• Receive a tool and uniform allowance

Let us support your well-being and professional growth while making a difference!

Performs highly skilled technical work in the inspection, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair and diagnostic analysis of the Metro Link wayside signal and train control systems, and highway grade crossing warning systems. The position requires extensive knowledge of both AC and DC electrical systems, knowledge of mechanical systems, and a thorough understanding of the specifications and functioning of wayside signal, train control system, and highway grade crossing warning systems.

Assists in the maintenance and repair of other electrical systems of the Metro Link light rail system during emergencies and service disruptions.

• Installs, inspects, maintains, repairs and provides diagnostic analysis on the wayside signaling and train control equipment, including but not limited to: interlocking signals, track circuits, relays, signal equipment houses and their components, grade crossing warning flashers and crossing gates, underground cable, switch machines and power distribution to switches and switch heaters
• Responds to calls for service to diagnose and correct emergencies involving Metro Link electrical systems on a twenty‑four (24) hour basis.
• Operates various vehicles and equipment associated with the maintenance and repair of the Metro electrical systems both on the road and on rail.
• Performs activation and deactivation of signal and train control systems, and assists in activation and deactivation of the electric traction power systems, and other electrical systems during emergencies and service disruptions.
• Assists in the maintenance and repair of traction power systems of the Metro Link light rail system during emergencies and service disruptions.
• Assist in the maintenance and repair of electrical support systems, such as power, lighting and power control systems at all Metro Link stations and along the Metro Link.
• System during emergencies and service disruptions.
• Trims trees, bushes and shrubs on Metro Property around electrical systems, including, but not limited to, signal house and grade crossings.

• Considerable experience as a fully qualified electrician or signal man with railroad or transit signal experience, or directly related experience.
• Prior to being interviewed for a job, applicant must successfully pass mechanical, high voltage electrical and electronic aptitude examinations, which will include testing the ability to understand plans, schematics, operating and service manuals, and the ability to maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems.
• Ability to perform the duties of the job safely, efficiently and in compliance with all applicable rules and regulations without direct supervision, including the ability to operate required vehicles or equipment.
• Must successfully pass the examinations of Metro Link Operating Rules of MOW employees,…