Signal Maintainer
Company: Summit dck
Location: Oceanside
Posted on: May 3, 2024
Job Description:
The 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 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.
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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. This
position will perform maintenance on railway signal and
communications equipment such as track signals. 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.
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.
- Flags 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.
Experience/Education
- High School diploma or GED required.
- 1 year(s) Railroad Maintenance of Signal work experience.
-A combiation of experience/skills and education to fulfill the
requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position may be
considered.
-Certificates/Licenses
- Signal Training Certificate.
- 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 violations 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
- Knowledge of railroad signaling and communications.
- Knowledge of 49 CFR 236 regulations - Rules, standards and
instructions governing the installation inspection, maintenance and
repair of signals and train control systems, devices, and
appliances.
- Knowledge of 49 CFR 234 Regulations - Grade Crossing
Safety.
- Knowledge of electrical, electronic and microprocessor-based
control systems as well as analog and digital communication
systems.
- Analyzing and evaluating malfunctions in transit equipment and
determining repair requirements and timelines.
- 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.
- Knowledge of principles of railroad signal and communications
engineering, with demonstrated experience with railroad systems and
railroad operations.
- 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).
- Successfully complete, maintain and pass any required safety
certification and testing on an annual basis.
Apply online at www.gonitd.com/careers. - NCTD is an EEO
Employer.
Keywords: Summit dck, Encinitas , Signal Maintainer, Other , Oceanside, California
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