BNSF Railroad Jobs – Signal Apprentice

Job Description:

This position is responsible for installing, inspecting, testing, and maintaining train control systems and grade crossing warning device equipment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Handle cable and wire to make electrical connections
• Safety sensitive work environment
• Climb poles and signal masts
• Use power tools such as drills and power saws
• Load and unload supplies
• Paint signal equipment
• Exposure to loud noise and fumes
• Walk and perform work on uneven surfaces
• Work on/around heavy/moving machinery
• Dig holes and trenches for cable
• Use non-power tools such as shovels, picks, axes, sledgehammers
• Extreme all-weather conditions
• Use hand tools such as screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers, tape measures
• Use high precision measuring tools such as micrometers, voltmeters, amp meters, recorders

Job Requirements:

• Possess a valid state-issued driver’s license or be able to obtain one within 60 days of employment
• Able to work safely in the above working conditions
• Ability to discriminate and differentiate between verbal and non-verbal sounds (signals, alarms, etc.) in the work environment.
• Able to visually distinguish colors – red, blue, green, yellow, and lunar (clear light)
• Bend, walk, stand, sit for extended time
• Ability to report for duty at the designated work location
• Occasionally climb ladders; get on/off equipment; climb signal poles to perform
• installations
• Able to lift and carry up to 60 lbs occasionally
• Follow safety policies and procedures; wear the required personal protective
• equipment
• Able to use hands and hand tools to perform activities involving holding, grasping,
• turning and pulling
• At least 18 years of age, or will be by the anticipated start date listed above
• Able to meet the above travel requirements
• Able to read, write and communicate (speak, hear and understand) English
• Able to work the above shift/hours

Job Details:

Company: BNSF Railway

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Scottsbluff, NE, USA

Application Deadline: N/A

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