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Railroad Relief Signal Maintainer - Chattanooga, TN

@ C.D.L. Electric Company
Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
$48k-$62k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Testing systems, Maintaining signals, Troubleshooting calls
Requirements Summary:Experience with signaling, electronics, wiring diagrams; CDL and driving ability; willingness to travel and be on call; proficiency with MS Office; high school diploma or GED.
Technical Tools Mentioned:MS Office, Multimeter
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Job Description

Incentives Include:

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

Benefits Include:

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

Summary

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

Preferred Experience Includes:

  • 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • 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

Physical Demands:
• 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.
• Working in adverse weather conditions.
• Walk and stand on uneven surfaces