Signal Maintainer Job at NCTD
Description
DEFINITION
The Assistant Signal Maintainer is responsible for performing FRA and NCTD required signal system testing. They lead in the installation, repair, troubleshooting, and maintenance of various railroad signals and grade crossing warning devices and infrastructure to support the high-quality delivery of commuter, freight, and hybrid rail services along NCTD’s San Diego and Escondido Subdivisions. The Assistant Signal Maintainer ensures the railroad signal communication facilities and systems function to support safe and efficient rail operations and comply with the specifications and regulations of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), and other regulatory and governing agencies. This is a bargained position represented by the Southwest Mountain States Regional Council of Carpenters (Carpenters) Union.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This position will be responsible for the inspection, testing and diagnostic analysis of NCTD’s grade crossing warning devices, wayside signal systems, and rail safety communication systems under the direction of other members of the Signal and Communications Department. This position will perform maintenance on railway signal and communications equipment such as track signals. Individuals hired into this position are expected to complete all requirements to support a promotion to Signal Maintainer, typically within 12 to 24 months of employment. This position is designated as Safety-Sensitive in accordance with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and will participate in a random testing pool under those guidelines.
Supervision Received and Exercised
This position reports to the Signal Manager and has no direct supervisory responsibility. This position is expected to participate in the sharing of expert knowledge and as a vital member of the maintenance of signals team.
Working Conditions
The physical demands and work environment are characteristic of a train, station, yard and maintenance environment; the essential functions and responsibilities of this position are performed in a field environment in various weather conditions around moving vehicles and equipment. This position works in assigned areas such as high places, support structures and poles and may include work on ladders, bridges, open track trestles and walking on uneven ground. The Signal Maintainer has frequent exposure to electrical, weather, mechanical and physical hazards and uses hand tools to perform a wide range of construction, installation, maintenance, and repair activities.
Business travel may be required periodically between District sites, governmental agencies, consultant’s facilities, and other locations as required. Work hours will vary in length and schedule. Night, evening, and weekend work will be required.
Examples of Duties
Essential Functions
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Inspects, tests, modifies, maintains, and repairs all signal and communication related equipment including electronic, mechanical, and hydraulic equipment including grade crossings mechanisms, switch machines, power supplies, battery systems, CCTV, surveillance cameras, display systems, and other complex machinery and equipment.
- Conducts fault diagnosis.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions through download review and schematic interpretation.
- Build and dismantle signal crossing warning device equipment.
- Maintain, repair, and replace signal communication circuitry, systems, and components.
- Locates and repairs cables.
- Records and documents maintenance and diagnostic data.
- Responds to emergency calls as necessary and per operating guidelines.
- Determines work priorities for emergency maintenance tasks in the absence of on-site supervision.
- Operates switch machines manually and by local control panels under revenue and non-revenue conditions.
- Flag trackway to provide safe rail work zones and set up work zone traffic control areas.
- Operates assigned vehicles including hi-rail.
- Works in assigned areas such as utility support structures and poles under a variety of weather conditions.
- Works closely with NCTD Operations Control Center and follows instructions while working on or near the right-of-way.
- Assists other workers and divisions in routine and emergency situations affecting the safe movement of trains.
- Assists Maintenance of Way personnel as needed.
- Enters data into NCTD’s Maintenance Management Information System.
- Knows and adheres to NCTD, FRA and CPUC standards and regulations.
- References parts catalogues and other sources to determine correct parts for specific applications.
- References manufacturer schematics (manual and online) to resolve maintenance issues.
- Maintains work area in a clean and orderly fashion.
- Safely operates equipment.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Experience/Education
- High School diploma or GED required.
- Knowledge of electrical, electronic and microprocessor-based control systems as well as analog and digital communication systems preferred.
A combination of experience/skills and education to fulfill the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position may be considered.
Certificates/Licenses
- Ability to successfully complete a Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) approved apprentice program resulting in certification of expertise in signal and train control inspection by the FRA.
- Possession of and the ability to maintain a California driver’s license, Class C, with less than 6 points in the preceding 36-month period, and no DUI’s in the prior seven (7) years.
- Must be able to become and maintain GCOR Qualified on NCTD-owned railroad properties.
- Maintain compliance with the District’s policy regarding Conflict of Interest and Ethics policies.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain annual access to Marine Corp Base Camp Pendleton.
- Must be able to become RWP Qualified on NCTD owned railroad properties.
General Requirements
- Able to successfully complete NCTD Training program and post-training qualification period.
- Experience reading and understanding instructions (examples may include operating and safety rules, bulletins, special instructions, and federal regulatory documents)
- Ability to complete written forms and reports.
- Ability to effectively and accurately understand, interpret, reference, evaluate, organize, and record non-technical and technical information.
- Become qualified on territory and pass physical characteristics examinations.
- Must be capable of performing physically strenuous work on a continuous basis.
- Must be able to read and comprehend regulations and instructions as well as possess good verbal communication skills.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors and/or customers and effectively handle conflict situations.
- Ability to maintain alertness, awareness, and vigilance.
- Good oral and written communication skills (provide clear instructions/directions).
Supplemental Information
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must:
- Be able to hear, see, and communicate verbally to exchange information.
- Physically travel between District locations and other destinations.
- Work in hazardous conditions and negotiate a variety of different and irregular terrain as is typical along a railway right of way.
- May be subject to fumes, odors, dust, gases, chemicals.
- Must be able to walk, climb, balance, bend, carry, push, reach, sit, and stand.
- Walk extensively on uneven surfaces.
- Continuous bending, stooping, and kneeling are required for this position.
- Lift/carry and push/pull equipment and other objects weighing 25 lbs. (frequently), 50 lbs. (occasionally), and 75 lbs. (infrequently).
Machines / Tools / Equipment
- Ability to operate a personal computer and Microsoft Office Suite programs.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment, including a fax and scanner machine, copy machine, and telephone.
- Ability to carry and operate a mobile device.
Application Information: All applicants must complete and submit an online application at www.gonctd.com/careers. A job offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Salary under discussion with the Carpenter's Union. NCTD is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
This position is not eligible for benefits.
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