Railroad Wayside Signal Maintainer - Drake, ND

Incentives Include:

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

Benefits Include:

• Health, dental, vision, 401-K plan.
• Employer paid LDT and Life Insurance.
• Paid holidays after 60 days of employment.
• Employee referral bonuses.

Summary
Railroad Wayside Maintainer is responsible for providing and supporting railroad wayside equipment maintenance and flagging protection on Class 1 Railroads and Short Lines. The position will support services and maintenance for railroad wayside detectors on contract sites of CDL Electric. Position shall be available to perform flagging and maintenance services and respond within 24 hours or less to routine or emergency call outs. In addition, complete required documentation including inspection records and hours of service logs. A signal maintainer will be evaluated in 5 basic areas:

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

Required Experiences:

• Minimum 2 years of experience with Class 1 Railroad, Regional Short Line or Railroad Contractor of On-Track Protection Service, preferably within the Signal and Communication (S&C)/Maintenance of Way (MOW) Departments.
• Position will be required to pass all required railroad rules training and testing and qualifications for providing personal and work group, on-track protection on both controlled and non-controlled territories.
• Preferred: Previous experience repairing and troubleshooting wayside equipment.
• Knowledge of basic electronics and electrical fundamentals with an emphasis in low voltage AC & DC circuits and relay or ladder logic. Must be able to read wiring diagrams and use multi-meter.
• Knowledge of rail operations generally and railroad signaling principals specifically. The focus of a signal maintainer will be grade crossing warning systems, wayside signal
  systems, defect detectors and AEI readers and possibly radio communications.
• Signal maintaining is a largely independent job thus good time management and personal initiative are essential.
• Must 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.
• Relate-able experience in HVAC, Avionics, Communications, Motor Control and PLCs will also be evaluated as requirements for the job.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for testing, maintaining, and improving grade crossing warning, wayside signals, AEI, or defect detector systems on an assigned territory. Follow regulations and testing procedures as set forth in the Blue Book.
• Willing to be On-Call much of the time and respond to dispatch and supervisor Trouble Calls in a timely manner.
• Request and provide on-track protection.
• Understand and comply with FRA rules and regulations around railroad signaling, including the Hours-of-Service Law.
• Be responsible for all paperwork and retention schedules. Paperwork can include testing records, HOS forms, timesheets, material handling forms and trouble tickets. The responsibility for complete and accurate testing records and HOS documentation may continue after separation from CDL; voluntary or involuntary.
• 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.
• Responsible for implementing strategies to maximize profitability in their area of responsibility.
• Other duties assigned by leadership team.
• Demonstrate and attain CDL Core Values: Safety, People, Integrity, 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.