Signal Trainee - Detroit

Job Description:

Signal Maintainers perform the installation, maintenance, and federally regulated testing of signal apparatus on the railroad. As a Signal Trainee you will be on the path to becoming a fully trained and qualified signal maintainer. There are other opportunities beyond a Signal Maintainer that include other promoted union and management positions. This is a personally fulfilling and exciting career with excellent long-term benefits. Here are some of the many systems and equipment that fall within the scope of a Signal Maintainer:

• Signal Systems that automatically authorize train movements by use of signals and other technology.
• Switch Machines that automatically operate and detect the position of a railway switch to route trains to different tracks.
• Highway Grade Crossing warning systems that detect approaching trains and warn motorists using flashing lights, gates, and other forms of warning technology.
• Defect Detection systems that automatically detect failures of moving trains and alert railroad personnel to those failures. These defects include dragging equipment, over-height railcars, and overheated railcar bearings.
• Railyard Process Control Systems (PCS) that assist the transportation team in the movement of railcars within railyard.
• Moveable Bridge sensors that ensure a moveable bridge is aligned correctly for the safe passage of trains.
• The signal department is always on the forefront of the implementation of new railway technology.
• TRAINING – Upon hire, employees will receive extensive OJT and offsite training.
• General Signaling Video on YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/3Sow8O1_ZNA

General Job Requirements:

• Core Requirements - Must understand and/or show an aptitude to learn, how to:
  • Perform all required work at a high level of safety.
  • Solve electrical and mechanical problems.
  • Apply electrical principles.
  • Read and apply technical product manuals.
  • Read and interpret electrical and mechanical diagrams.
  • Work on low and high voltage electrical circuits (not exceeding 480VAC).
  • Perform all required work at a high level of safety.
  • Install, maintain, and repair electronics.
  • Start, stop, monitor operations, and make adjustments to machines.
• Other Requirements – Must be able to:
  • Work in varying weather conditions.
  • Work in a setting where the focus is on the task.
  • Work safely around potentially hazardous materials, machinery, and equipment.
  • Wear protective clothing.
  • Operate technology such as laptops and tablets.
  • Respond to changing work assignments.
  • Work non-standard hours or various shifts to support a 24/7 operation.
  • Obtain & Maintain CDL (funding available).
• Valuable Skills and Certifications
  • Prior Military Experience.
  • Already having a Class A CDL.
  • Able to effectively excavate using a backhoe and other similar machinery.
  • Have a PCS background or similar electrical/electronics background.
  • We have successfully hired from trade industries such as electrical, carpentry, telecom, etc., so long as the person shows an aptitude for learning the practical electrical/electronics skills that will be provided training for.

CONRAIL is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER