What are the responsibilities and job description for the Signalman position at RailWorks Corporation?
Job ID: 12802
Primary Responsibilities
- Maintain tools and equipment in ready-for-service condition.
- Reads and interprets plans, instructions, and specifications to determine work activities.
- Wires signal equipment to per engineering plans sets and applicable standards
- Performs applicable inspections and tests
- Assist with groundwork and installation
- Performs general labor task when necessary
- Perform all administrative duties related to proper documentation
- Follows company and industry safety rules, practices, and procedures.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma/GED
- Valid driver’s license
- Minimum computer skills
- Minimum one year of railroad signal construction or maintenance experience.
- Experience with signal equipment and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance.
- Ability to work as a team, to jointly carry out assigned tasks.
- Ability to read and understand instructions and work specifications.
- Ability to understand and follow safety rules, policies, procedures, and regulations.
Physical Requirements:
- Works outdoors at construction sites for 10 to 12 hours a day.
- Travel and overnight stays in company paid hotel rooms
- Performs physical activities that require considerable use of the arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as standing, climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, bending, and handling of materials, equipment, and tools.
- Lifts, pushes, pulls, and carries heavy objects, machinery, and tools up to 50 pounds
- Exposed to load noise, train and vehicular traffic
This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned.
Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Females/ Veterans/Disabled).
RailWorks Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with RailWorks without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Nearest Major Market: Davenport
Nearest Secondary Market: Moline