Signal Supervisor (Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio)

R. J. Corman Railroad Company is seeking an experienced Signal Supervisor based in Kentucky, Tennessee, or Ohio to lead our Signaling efforts in this region.

Accountability: Responsible for repair, inspection, and maintenance of the signaling and communication equipment located along railroad right of way. Works with AVP Signals and Signal Superintendents to develop short and long term maintenance plans and practices for the R. J. Corman shortline and switching properties. Fills in for maintainers as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures FRA compliance on all railroads.
• Responsible for building and maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Repairs, inspects, and maintains signaling and communication equipment along railroad right of way
• Analyzes and troubleshoots electrical related malfunctions to the signal system
• Completes required documentation including work reports and hours of service logs
• Test relays and insulation resistance and performs circuit wiring modifications
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Specialized or Technical Knowledge, or Education and Experience:

• Journeyman electrician qualifications or completion of 2-3 year's electrical apprenticeship.
• Railroad maintenance and signal crew experience on a construction crew of which at least six months must be in relief maintenance activities.
• Previous experience repairing and troubleshooting switch machines, electric locks mechanisms, ATS inductors, code track circuits, event recorders, testing relays, interlocking plants, ABS and CTC signal systems.
• Must have working knowledge of motion sensors, predictors, AFTAC and AFO, DC and AC/DC type warning devices and circuits.
• Prefer Associate Degree in Electronics or equivalent technical background gained through military or on-the-job training.
• Prefer successful completion of Classroom Signal Training which was sponsored by a qualified organization.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to make quick and accurate movements
• Perform a rapid, horizontal hand torque action with a force of 100 lbs
• Able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs
• Climb poles, ladders and large structures and maintain balance while working on equipment (occasionally at heights of 20 feet or more above the ground)
• Dig holes and trenches; set poles; lift and maneuver heavy objects overhead
• Able to walk, climb, and maintain balance on equipment, stairs, ladders, uneven terrain, rails and ballast in a safe manner
• Perform occasional bending, stooping and kneeling
• Requires frequent twisting while operating equipment

Environmental Conditions: Performs many duties in job-site environments, in and around moving locomotives, railcars, vehicles and equipment. Frequent exposure to weather elements; and appropriate PPE required for job site visits.

Major or Unusual Problems: Maintenance of teamwork to achieve Signal/Track/Mechanical standards and objectives. Achieves timely and expedited performance to customers often in situations beyond the control of the operation. Performs duties under limited supervision.

R. J. Corman Railroad is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer that is committed to a safe and drug free workplace. R.J. Corman performs pre-employment criminal background checks and substance abuse testing which includes a urine drug test to detect the presence of illegal drugs. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping R.J. Corman a safe and drug free company.