Railroad Signal Maintainer - Madison, WI

Perks Include:

• 8-hour workdays with overtime opportunities.
• Home every night!
• Company vehicle, laptop, and phone provided.
• Wages are negotiable with proper experience.

Benefits Include:

• We offer health, dental, vision, 401-K, and profit sharing for all full-time employees.
• Paid holidays after 60 days of employment.
• Employee referral bonuses.

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.

• Demonstrate and attain CDL Core Values:
• Safety First
• Can Do Attitude
• Sense of Urgency
• One Team, One Dream
• Quality Above All

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year