Signal Helper

SALARY

$33.082 - $44.109

POSITION SUMMARY

Assists Signal Maintenance in performing a variety of work activities related to Signal Maintenance. Acquires the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position of Signal Maintainer.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintains signal interlocking as directed by the Signal Maintainer.

Assists the Signal Maintainer with duties requiring two persons such as operating the train, testing carborne signal equipment or replacing broken gate arms.

Performs a variety of duties such as changing electrical components, repairing/replacing broken mechanical components or performing general maintenance on signal facilities.

Performs related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to this position are the following jobs:

Job Title

CHALLENGES

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Required to submit to and pass drug and alcohol testing as mandated by the Federal Transportation Administration.

Required to have prior education or equivalent electrical/electronic principles and theory.

Must possess a valid Illinois Driver’s License.

Must possess an Associate’s Degree or be currently enrolled in an Associate’s Degree program or possess a Certificate in electronics, electrical /electronic technology or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must pass applicable knowledge based tests.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must pass a physical examination and perform the physical activities associated with this position.

Required to lift and carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Must become thoroughly familiar with all signal equipment and hand throw devices on the Authority’s rail system.

Must be proficient in the use of the tools needed to effectively perform Signal Maintenance work activities.

Must be proficient in the use of the tools needed to effectively perform Signal Maintenance work activities.

Must be proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints.

Must acquire a thorough knowledge of applicable work rules and regulations and all safety related policy, rules practices and procedures.

Required to be proficient in the usage of electrical and electronic testing equipment used to perform signal maintenance activities.

Required to become thoroughly familiar with and effectively perform the testing and troubleshooting procedures used in the signal maintenance.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed on Authority rail systems: in subways, at grade and on elevated structures at a variety of locations.

Works near electrified third rail and various energized apparatus.

Subject to moving trains and vehicular street traffic.

Works outdoors approximately 90% of work cycle, subject to prevailing weather or works indoors approximately 90% of the work cycle, in the repair of car bone signal equipment.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS UTILIZED

Signal interlocking devices.