Job Description
Who will you be working with?
Wabtec’s Digital Intelligence Signaling & Systems team is recognized as an industry leader in the successful delivery of complex integrated system projects, involving signaling, train control, communications, and back-office solutions with a strong focus on project execution, project management, schedule adherence and customer satisfaction.
How will you make a difference?
As a Crewman you will
- Assist in the installation, repair and maintenance of various railroad signals and grade crossing warning devices.
What do we want to know about you?
You must have:
- Class A CDL is required.
- You must obtain a Class A CDL license within 90 days after your employment probationary period (90 days from you start date).
- Must have a current driver's license.
- Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
- Previous railroad experience is preferred.
- Applicants must be able to perform heavy physical labor.
- Experience in the operations of a backhoe and trencher.
- Ability to dig a trench using a backhoe with limited training and/or supervision.
- Applicants must have the ability to communicate and work well both independently and with others.
- Previous construction experience and/or experience operating construction equipment.
- Must have a dependable form of transportation.
What will your typical day look like?
In this role you will work on a team to complete railroad signaling projects for our customers.
- This will include but are not limited to installing, and dismantling of signal structures and components such as foundations, equipment housing, cable and switches; digs, fills holes and trenches; climbs poles and ladders; operates non-power hand tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, files, wrenches, pliers, shovels, picks, cutters and sledgehammers; operates manual machinery and heavy equipment; and unreels and installs wires and cables overhead and underground.
What about the physical demands of the job?
- Outside environment. You will be exposed to all weather conditions. Outside work is required regardless of weather conditions.
- You must wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety boots, hard hats, and hearing protection where the company requires.
- You may occasionally at heights of 20 feet or more above the ground.
- You will be working in many rural remote geographic areas.
- On the road or traveling, as required.
- You will be away from home for several days at a time, with travel constituting in 95-100% of the position.
- You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.
- While this position is remote, it may include occasional work at a Wabtec office/site or attendance at offsites, as agreed to with your manager.
- Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening.
- Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).
Additional Information
- Our job titles may span more than one career level.
- The salary rate for this role is currently $26-$30 hourly.
- The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location.
- The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
- More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com.
- Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.
What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?
At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.
- If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.
Who are we?
Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity.
- Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation.
- With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.
- Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward.
- We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.
- Culture powers us and the possibilities. We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds.
- At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.
- We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.
- Need accommodation? Just let us know - we’ve got you.