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Lead Signal Maintainer
Job class
Skilled Trades, Journeymen, Helpers
Closing date for application
December 31st 2022
Number of employees to be hired
One (1)
Employer name
Chesapeake and Delaware, LLC
Location of the job(s)
Hunterdon, Morris, Passaic and Warren Counties, NJ
Compensation, frequency
Based on service and experience, daily rate
Responsibilities
Operating in a safe manner will take place over any other job function
Duties to include reporting and working under the General Manager
Inspect and test gate crossings, signals, and signal equipment on active highway Grade Crossings
Inspect electrical units of railroad grade crossing gates to detect loose bolts, defective electrical connections and parts
Test signal circuit connections using standard electrical testing equipment
Replace defective wiring, broken lenses, and burned-out light bulbs
Lubricate moving parts on gate crossing mechanisms and swinging signals
Inspect batteries to ensure that batteries are filled with battery water or determine the need for replacement
Maintain high tension lines and de-energizing lines for power company as repairs are requested
Compile reports indicating mileage or track inspected, repairs made, and equipment requiring replacement
Maintain and repair Highway Grade Crossings in accordance with federal regulations
Comprehend electrical blueprints to troubleshoot, identify and correct various defects
Qualifications
Must have eight (8) years of Class I or Regional railroad (not volunteer) working experience
NORAC Rule qualifications preferred
NJ Transit or other signal territory experience and qualification preferred
18 years of age or older
High School Diploma or equivalent
Must have a valid driver’s license
Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
Able to work in geographic area assigned
Able to wear all required personnel protective equipment
Able to pass DOT physical, including auditory and visual requirements described in the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Regulations of 49 CFR
Able to visually distinguish between colors, including red, green, blue, yellow and clear (lunar) light
Able to read, write and communicate (speak, hear and understand) English
Able to comprehend general, operating and other safety rules and instructions, timetables, bulletin orders, train orders, waybills, placards, company procedures, government regulations, maintenance procedures and instructions, memorandums and other work-related information
Able to pass all required training and testing
Able to see, interpret, and comply with hand signals (day and night)
Able to hear, interpret, and comply with whistle/horn signals
Able to accurately judge speed and distance of moving objects
Able to work on-call, 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, all hours of the day/night, including weekends and holidays
Able to arrive to assigned work location within 120 minutes of notification to report to work
Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, sleet, and snow)
Able to work on uneven surfaces, frequently climb ladders, work at various heights up to two stories above the ground, and work in an extremely safety sensitive environment
Able to work around loud noise, fumes
Able to work around moving machinery
Able to lift 30 lbs frequently, 50 lbs occasionally, 80 lbs infrequently, and carry up to waist height
Able to bend, life, walk, stand, sit and use hand tools for an extended time
Able to stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, balance, climb and work in confined areas
Able to use hands for activities involving holding, grasping, turning and pulling
Training
Will occur on the job, and will include classroom training, instruction in the field, and all requisite testing.
Work Conditions
Outdoors in all weather conditions, all hours of the day/night, all seasons of the year, on uneven surfaces and in an extremely safety sensitive environment.
Work Hours
May include on-call (24/7) component, and will include nights, weekends (and possibly holidays).
Benefits
Chesapeake and Delaware employees receive a competitive benefit package.
Background Investigation
Criminal history
Last 5 years of driving history
Last 5 years of employment history
Last 3 years DOT employer history
Medical Review
Pre-employment DOT physical (including, but not limited to hearing/vision)
Pre-employment drug screening
Other elements as needed
EOE
Chesapeake and Delaware, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or policies on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or transgender status), restroom choice, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy, marital or family status, veteran status, political belief, genetic information or family medical history, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Hiring Authority
Chesapeake and Delaware, LLC
Attn: Kean Burenga
PO Box 22
Ringoes, NJ 08551
(883)-752-1849 ext.710