Signal Trainee - NJ

Job Description

Job Description

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:

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

Company Description

Conrail is a small railroad with big resources where you can have a rewarding career without sacrificing quality of life.
As a terminal and switching service provider for its owners, CSX Transportation and Norfolk Southern, Conrail provides safe and efficient rail service for many local rail freight customers in Detroit, New Jersey and Philadelphia. Customers located along Conrail’s lines in these shared asset areas have access to the nation’s rail network through either NS or CSX.

Although Conrail no longer handles commercial matters for customers, we continue to play a critical role in serving shippers and receivers as an agent for our owners. As a local rail service provider, it is Conrail’s job to make sure that customers’ freight shipments are safely and efficiently moved between their rail sidings and the long-distance freight trains operated by CSX and Norfolk Southern.

Company Description

Conrail is a small railroad with big resources where you can have a rewarding career without sacrificing quality of life.\r\nAs a terminal and switching service provider for its owners, CSX Transportation and Norfolk Southern, Conrail provides safe and efficient rail service for many local rail freight customers in Detroit, New Jersey and Philadelphia. Customers located along Conrail’s lines in these shared asset areas have access to the nation’s rail network through either NS or CSX.\r\n\r\nAlthough Conrail no longer handles commercial matters for customers, we continue to play a critical role in serving shippers and receivers as an agent for our owners. As a local rail service provider, it is Conrail’s job to make sure that customers’ freight shipments are safely and efficiently moved between their rail sidings and the long-distance freight trains operated by CSX and Norfolk Southern.