Signalman/Signal Apprentice
Signal & Communication

WHO WE ARE

Our passion lies in helping move businesses and industries forward through safe and efficient rail transportation services. We find it rewarding to know the goods and services that move across our system have a direct impact on our local, regional, and global economies. We are proud of the work we do and of each team member that helps us continue moving forward.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are currently recruiting for a qualified Signalmen and/or Signal Apprentice.

The Apprenticeship is a two-year program that utilizes on-the-job and classroom instruction to teach signal maintenance knowledge and expertise. Principal duties are the safe and efficient completion of signal maintenance and construction projects across the Montana Rail Link system. Candidates who have a proven aptitude and/or education in an electronics field will be given preference.

Work locations are varied, and applicants must be willing to accept assignments at any MRL location. Job placement will be assigned according to seniority.

LOCATION: Headquarters in Livingston, MT

Pay Rate: $22.61 -$32.32 (Dependent on Signalman status)

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Committed to working safely with the ability and desire to observe and promote safe work habits.

• Ability to successfully complete (or have already completed) Signalman Training School, which includes extensive classroom training and testing

• Extensive travel required – per diem is paid when working away from assigned headquarters

• Ability to interact effectively and tactfully with a wide variety of individuals

• Must be safety conscious and committed to safe work practices that will contribute to the achievement of company safety goals

• Applicant must exemplify MRL core values of safety, trust, accountability, respect, teamwork

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with electronic devices, operation of logic circuits and the ability to read and understand electronic schematics preferred

• Proficient communication skills necessary to troubleshoot and maintain record of work performed

• Self-motivated, yet able to work with close supervision during training

• Team player with a positive attitude

• High school diploma or equivalency

• Possess a CDL or can attain one within 90 days of employment

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER

• Competitive salary and opportunities for growth

• Comprehensive health insurance package

• 401k with up to 4% company match

• Participation in Railroad Retirement

• Profit Sharing

• College scholarships for children and spouses

MRL CORE VALUES

At the heart of everything we do lies our core values of safety, trust, accountability, respect, teamwork. Each one of our employees comes to work every day with these values in mind. We strive to hire the best of the best and to place people in opportunities that allow them to be successful.

POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED.