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About the Role
The Signal Specialist will be present in the field during the removal, installation, and layout of all signal equipment and related work. This role supports testing and placing equipment in-service, requiring availability for weekdays, weeknights, and weekends as needed to support project schedules. The specialist will work on multiple projects, attend meetings, and assist the project team with coordination.
Responsibilities
- Be present on tracks during signal equipment layout and removal phase.
- Review and sign installation drawings and clipboard sketches.
- Supervise foreman and electricians with groundwork installations, wiring & testing.
- Maintain signal related testing tools and equipment in ready-for-service condition.
- Write signal bulletins and daily reports as required by the project’s needs.
- Plan and direct various circuit and signal changes.
- Be at the work site from the commencement of signal work until completion and acceptance by MTA.
- Prepare status reports and charts.
- Verify all signal work is installed to NYCT standards and approved documents.
- Prepare Tag lists.
- Attend related meetings as required.
Requirements
- Requires 10 years of experience in NYCT Signaling System.
- Requires a minimum of 2 years in Signal Contracts.
- Must be approved by MTA as a signal specialist.
- Must take training courses for all NYCT work credentials including MTA track safety, OSHA 30.
- Three (3) years of recent related experience.
- Works outdoors at construction sites and indoors.
- Likely works off-hours and weekends to match construction schedules.
- Frequently stands, walks, climbs, balances, stoops, and crouches while negotiating work areas under construction.
- Sits, reads, writes, and uses a keyboard.
- May be exposed to harsh weather conditions including very hot and very cold weather.
- May be exposed to loud noise.
Skills
- Previous electronics training would be an asset.
- Railway or construction experience would be an asset.
Location
- Field
Work Type
- Hourly rate position
- Overtime available
Experience Level
- 10 years experience in NYCT Signaling System
- 2 years in Signal Contracts
- 3 years of recent related experience
Education Level
- OSHA 30
Salary/Compensations
- $130,000-$190,000 / year (total compensation)
Benefits
- Union Benefits – Local #3, IBEW
- Local Union #3 Pension (vested after 5 years)
- IBEW Pension (vested after 5 years)
- NEBF (National Electrical Benefit Fund)
- Medical, dental & vision (after 26 qualifying weeks)
- HRA - health reimbursement account and annuity fund plans (after 1 year)
- Educational and Cultural Fund
- Deferred salary
- Social Security Payback
- Paid sick leave, vacation, and bereavement (subject to contract negotiations)
About the Company
- Founded in 1904, L.K. Comstock & Company LLC is one of the largest specialty electrical contractors for transit rail systems in the United States.
- With over 100 successful projects for more than 30 transit agencies and work valued at more than $3 billion, we bring a legacy of excellence to every project.
- As a subsidiary of RailWorks LLC, we maintain a national footprint, with installations across nearly all major U.S. transit systems.
- RailWorks is North America’s leading rail maintenance and infrastructure solutions provider.
- With over 100 years of experience, our geographic footprint enables us to quickly serve our customers and provides ample opportunities for our employees to grow their careers within the company.
- We take on challenging projects every day and our success relies on a collaborative, safe, and open-minded work environment that encourages teamwork, positivity, and ingenuity.
- We are committed to creating a culture of trust, respect, and acceptance.
Equal Opportunity
- RailWorks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with RailWorks without regard to an individual’s sex, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.