Signal Maintainer - Communications & Signals

Install, construct, maintain, repair and inspect the signal system, signal telephone pole lines, and railroad crossing systems as assigned on the MBTA Commuter Rail System.

The Signal Maintainer will be responsible to perform inspection, testing, maintenance, installation and repair work on signal system equipment used on the Keolis Commuter Rail territories.

Involves working outside in all types of weather conditions year-round as assigned.

Respond to emergency conditions as required for the service.

• Team Work - Work as part of the Engineering team.
• Install, construct, maintain, repair and inspect the signal system, signal telephone pole lines, and railroad crossing systems as assigned on the MBTA Commuter Rail System.
• Travel - Daily to job locations mostly in Company vehicle.
• Shift Work - May be required to work off shifts for special projects.
• Involves working outside in all types of weather conditions year-round as assigned.
• Perform under pressure and tight deadlines while trouble shooting system failures.
• May be required to work extended hours during inclement weather.
• Respond to emergency conditions as required for the service.

Should have construction related experience.

Must be able to dig and extricate self from trenches.

Must pass a Roadway Worker’s Protection test.

Should have railroad signal related experience.

Must be able to communicate successfully with a variety of disciplines and levels, both internal and external staff.

Must possess valid driver’s license. CDL and/or Hoisting License preferred.

Must have high school diploma, GED or equivalent educational credential.

Qualified Signal Maintainer status strongly preferred.

Trade and/or vocational training preferred.

Drug and alcohol screening: Employment contingent upon passing pre-employment drug and alcohol screen. Also, contingent upon receiving a favorable background check. Must pass a physical examination.

Must be able to climb 35’ signal masts and poles.

Basic electrical or electronic training.

Requires on call support outside of normal work schedule.

Have the ability to work well with others and independently as required.

Must possess excellent verbal and written skills.

Must be able to use basic hand tools, lift 50lbs, bend, stoop and carry heavy loads.

• Should have construction related experience.
• Ability to perform all duties above.
• Must be able to dig and extricate self from trenches.
• Must pass a Roadway Worker’s Protection test.
• Should have railroad signal related experience.
• Must be able to communicate successfully with a variety of disciplines and levels, both internal and external staff.
• Must be able to see colors clearly.
• Must possess valid driver’s license. CDL and/or Hoisting License preferred.
• Work involves walking, talking, hearing, climbing poles and ladders (up to 50 feet), lifting (up to 50 pounds), lifting, balancing and driving.
• Must have high school diploma, GED or equivalent educational credential.
• Trade and/or vocational training preferred.
• Must be able to climb 35’ signal masts and poles.
• Basic electrical or electronic training.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written skills.
• Must pass physical examinations as required by regulation or policy.
• Requires on call support outside of normal work schedule.
• Have the ability to work well with others and independently as required.
• Vision abilities required by this job include near and distant vision with the ability to adjust focus.
• Qualified Signal Maintainer status strongly preferred.
• Must be able to use basic hand tools, lift 50lbs, bend, stoop and carry heavy loads.

At Keolis, a leader in public transportation and proudly headquartered in Boston, our mission — We Imagine, We Care, We Commit — is more than words. It’s how we support our communities and how we support each other. As part of our team, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed with your wellbeing in mind. We offer a competitive benefits package that supports your health, wellbeing, and peace of mind. This includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with life and disability insurance. You’ll also have access to a variety of voluntary benefits such as hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness coverage, as well as home, auto, and pet insurance. To help secure your financial future, we also provide a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match. At Keolis, you're not just building a career — your part of something bigger.

Working Conditions

Disclaimer and closing statement: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job. Keolis is committed to offering our employees competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for development and growth throughout an exciting and rewarding career, and the safest work environment possible.

At Keolis Commuter Services (KCS), we give every team member—and their ideas—a seat for the journey. We are a diverse team made up of different backgrounds, stories, and perspectives, which is our strength. If you’re looking for a career with a company that invests in your future, KCS is the place for you. Since 2014, Keolis Commuter Services has been entrusted with operating and maintaining the Commuter Rail network on behalf of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). During this time, we have worked to deliver a safe and reliable service, thanks to the knowledge and dedication of our team, and our experience operating transit networks around the world. Today, we're proud of the progress we have made together to deliver a best-in-class service for the Greater Boston community.

Rate: $41.53

EEO statement: Our policy is to afford Equal Employment Opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, or gender identification. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

• Employee Assistance Program
• Transit and Parking Reimbursement Benefits
• Company Sponsored Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Benefits
• Dental & Vision Plan
• Fidelity 401K Program
• Supplemental health plans for accidents, critical illness, hospital stays
• Education Assistance
• Short- & Long-term Disability Benefits
• Voluntary Benefits Plan options includingSupplemental health plans for accidents, critical illness, hospital staysPet, Home, Auto insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Railroad Retirement Benefits - a federal program that administers retirement, survivor, unemployment, and sickness benefits to U.S. railroad workers and their families.
• Pet, Home, Auto insurance
• Generous Medical & Rx plan