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About the role
Work Safe and provide a quality product
Coordination of signals and communication maintenance and installation activities supporting the Supervisor at the project location site which includes preparing inventory specific documentation, data entry, and reports as required
Coordinate with field operations leadership for track scheduling to ensure client project objectives are met or exceeded
Administration requirements for individual projects including the collection of data, logging of daily activities, and all reports involving occupational health and safety related matters including but not limited to near-miss reports, rules and regulatory infractions, and all other safety related accidents and incidents
Material and resource ordering ensuring job site is well-equipped and stocked with necessary machinery, tools, and materials
Maintain train operating restrictions in alignment with client and legislative standards and correct deviations in signaling equipment and structures at client site
Provide instruction to Signals and Communications crews to complete the following tasks:
Replacement, installation and general repairs to railway signaling structures
Unload and distribute track material, machinery, and all other required materials at job site / project site
Install signal/communication structures and components in all types of weather conditions
Respond to Emergency Situations at a moments notice
Set up barricades to isolate potentially dangerous situations
Prepare and paint signal equipment
Inspect, test, repair and maintain communication/signal and electrical equipment
Troubleshoot work-related problems
Perform basic mathematics to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Assist in administration and documentation of REMCAN policies, plans and procedures
Comply with FRA roadway worker protection standards, railway operating rules, and safe work procedures (REMCAN and external stakeholders or respective clients)
Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) Including but not limited to Steel Toe Boots, Safety Glasses, Reflective Apparel, Hearing Protection, Gloves, Etc.
Work outdoors at railroad construction sites including harsh weather conditions
Work in steep ballast conditions, unlevel ground
May be required to work nights, holidays, and weekends. The employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles (proper PPE will be provided). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. May be exposed to live track/trains and high voltage.
Must adhere to AREMA and customers engineering standards.
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