Railroad Signal Technician Job Description Template

Job title

Railroad Signal Technician

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable railroad signal technician to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will inspect signals, test track circuits and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Inspect signals
• Test track circuits
• Repair switch machines
• Maintain crossing gates
• Troubleshoot failures
• Document FRA tests
• Install new equipment
• Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Working knowledge of signal systems and electrical troubleshooting
• Problem-solving and safety focus
• [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

• FRA signal qualifications
• Roadway worker protection
• Electronics certificate
• Experience with multimeters

Skills

• Track circuits
• Switch machines
• Crossing systems
• FRA testing
• Reliability
• Independence

Work environment and schedule

Technicians work outdoors along tracks and in signal houses. Full time, with on-call duty for failures.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.