POSITION SUMMARY
The Signal Maintainer repairs, inspects and maintains all grade crossing warnings, train control devices, and communication facilities located along assigned railroad system. Documents and reports work and inspections in accordance with Railroad and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) requirements. Works with regional management teams and 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.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operation and the Federal Railroad Association (FRA)
- 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 FRA 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
OTHER DUTIES
- General work hours are an 8-hour, five-day week, Monday-Friday; work hours may include a nonstandard workweek, overtime and various shift work in an emergency
- Develop understanding and knowledge of the business and service needs of internal/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
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- May supervise an Assistant Signal Maintainer
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- High School Diploma/GED
- 5+ 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 items of non-compliance
- Operate Volt/Ohm meters and interpret circuit schematics
- Read and interpret circuitry drawings, schematics and construction plans
- Read, comprehend and comply with published rules, procedure 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 level 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 fast-paced, collaborative environment
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
- Valid Driver’s License
- Certified on Roadway Worker Safety Training and Railroad General Operating Code
- Certification from Class 1 Railroad signal training
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Associate’s Degree with 3-5 years of related technical experience/training; or equivalent combination
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Exposed to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by the weather: snow, rain, heat, and sub-freezing temps; loud noise, moving mechanical parts, diesel fumes, grease and oil smells
TRAVEL
- May be asked to travel to other properties as business requires; daily travel as needed during scheduled work hours
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Strength Frequency Weight/ Force Side Height To Parameters
Occ Freq Cons Height From Height To
Lifting - Crossing Gate X 42.7 lb Two Hands 0 in 45 in
Lifting - Portable Derail X 44.3 lb Two Hands 0 in 40 in
Lifting - Signal Backup Battery X 83 lb Two Hands 0 in 40 in
Strength Frequency Weight/Force Side Height Rotation Grip Pattern Hand Spread
Occ Freq Cons
Pushing - Ergo Bow Switch X 133.7 lb Two Hands 35 in Neutral Cylinder
Pulling - Ergo Bow Switch X 75.1 lb Two Hands 35 in Neutral Cylinder
Pulling - High Stand Switch X 87 lb Two Hands 36 in Pronated Cylinder
Upper Body Frequency Description
Occ Freq Cons
Reaching - Over Shoulder X Extending hand(s) and arm(s) above shoulder level.
Reaching - Below Knee X Extending hand(s) and arm(s) below the level of the knee.
Reaching - Knee to Shoulder X Extending hand(s) and arm(s) between knee and shoulder level.
Handling - Both X Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hands.
Fingering - Fine Motor Manipulation X Picking, pinching, or otherwise working primarily with fingers.
Cervical Flexion/Extension X Flexing and/or extending at the cervical spine.
Rotation - Cervical X Rotating at the cervical spine.
Rotation - Thoracic & Lumbar X Rotating at the thoracic and lumbar spine.
Lower Body Frequency Description
Occ Freq Cons
Sitting X Remaining in a seated position.
Standing X Remaining on one’s feet in an upright position without moving about.
Walking X Moving about on foot.
Climbing X Ascending or descending between two points.
Balancing X Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling.
Stooping X Bending body forward by bending spine at the waist.
Kneeling - Two Knees X Bending legs at knees to come to rest on one or both knees.
Crouching/Squatting X Bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine.
- Occ = Occasional; defined as 1-33% of a usual and customary workday.
- Freq = Frequent; defined as 34-66% of a usual and customary workday.
- Cons = Constant; defined as 67-100% of a usual and customary workday.
** Not all tasks required at each location. Position and physical demand is representative, but individualized assessment may be necessary
