Signal Construction Assistant

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RailWorks is committed to helping our employees live better lives.  We offer comprehensive benefits packages to eligible employees, including competitive pay, medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, and additional performance incentives. 

Compensation

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Position Summary

Reporting to the Signalman or Foreman, the Signal Construction Assistant assists the Signalman in performing all necessary installations, inspections, tests, and maintenance as required.   

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Must be 18 years or older. 
• Assist in groundwork installations, wiring & testing . 
• Maintain tools and equipment in ready-for-service condition. 
• Perform all periodic inspection and tests as per railway standards.  
• Signals equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials. 
• Reads and interprets plans, instructions, and specifications to determine work activities. 
• Digs ditches or trenches, backfills excavations, and compacts and levels earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, and rakes. 
• Loads, unloads, and identifies building materials, machinery, and tools, and distributes them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans and specifications. 
• Comply with railway safe work practices and signal work procedures  
• Perform all administrative duties related to proper documentation as per Quality Management System. 
• Follows company and industry safety rules, practices, and procedures. 

Required Skills and Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED 
• Valid driver’s license 
• Minimum of year of relevant construction experience. 
• Electric knowledge preferred. 
• Three (3) years of recent related experience. Railway or construction experience would be an asset.  
• Ability to work as a team, to jointly carry out assigned tasks. 
• Experience with machines and tools used in construction, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance. 
• Ability to read and understand instructions and work specifications. 
• Ability to understand and follow safety rules, policies, procedures, and regulations. 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Works outdoors at construction sites for 10 to 12 hours a day. 
• Exposure to live track/trains and high voltage  
• Travel to work sites is required. 
• 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. 
• Work is safety sensitive and protective equipment is required.  

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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.  

RailWorks is North America’s leading track and transit system experts for over 100 years and with 45 offices across the U.S. and Canada.  We take on challenging projects every day and our success rely on a collaborative and open-minded work environment that encourages teamwork, positivity, and ingenuity.  We are committed to creating a culture of trust, respect, and acceptance.  RailWorks also offers opportunities to grow your career, develop your skills and pursue success. 

As a US Department of Transportation contractor, RailWorks is required to comply with all current Federal DOT regulations, including drug testing.  At this time, Federal DOT drug tests do not allow for the use of marijuana, even in states that allow medical and/or recreational use. Accordingly, candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test that includes marijuana prior to being hired.