Employment Opportunity
Assistant Signalman
Engineering Department
Responsibilities:
- Required to do excavation work along the right-of-way for installation of signal cables, air lines, and foundations for signal equipment, trim trees, cut brush, and paint various signal and communications equipment.
- Assist qualified Mechanic in the assembly, installation and testing of signal and communications equipment. Must be skilled in the use of various hand tools.
- Work indoors and outdoors in all types of weather and conditions, including confined spaces and heights.
- Climb poles (Communications employees).
- Must qualify as a Mechanic within a four-year period. Employees who fail to qualify within the four-year period are subject to termination of employment.
Minimum Requirements:
- Basic electrical background, either acquired through formal training and/or practical experience.
- Must pass a written electrical test, panel interview, and practical exam to proceed through the process.
- Candidates who pass the written test, panel interview, and practical exam must complete a computer-based training program on their own time (uncompensated). The computer-based training program will consist of electrical/electronic training. Candidates must complete this program in 48 classroom hours, within a six-week period.
- Employees entering the Communications Department must be able to pass a preliminary pole-climbing test.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- For promotion in the Communications Section, a CDL B driver’s license is necessary.
- High School diploma or GED.
Code: AS
Due Date: July 23, 2007
We offer competitive salaries and an excellent, comprehensive benefits package, including:
Dental Coverage
Vision Care
Life Insurance
Comprehensive Sick Leave Benefits
Deferred Compensation
Vacation/Personal Leave Days
Transportation Pass Privileges
Tuition Assistance Reimbursement
Pension Plan
In house training seminars
Application Process:
Please send your resume and salary history, indicating the code following the position of interest. Email your resume to resumes@lirr.org as a Microsoft Word compatible attachment including the position of interest in the email subject line. If you cannot email your resume, mail your resume to:
Jamaica Station
Jamaica, N.Y. 11435
ATTENTION: Human Resources-SR
Mail code 1155-IT-NET
The Long Island Rail Road is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce. As such, we encourage applications from women and members of minority groups.
Only those whose applications are under consideration will be contacted.
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