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Description

The Signals Trainee is an entry level/trainee Maintenance of Way (MOW) maintenance position, leading to promotion as a Signals Maintainer. Trainees are responsible for sufficiently completing all assigned formal training and on-the-Job Training (OJT) assignments. Trainees report to Tri Met MOW Training staff during formal training classes. During OJT assignments, trainees work under close MOW supervision of a Shop Shift Supervisor and/or Signals Maintainer. As Trainees become proficient at tasks, they may be assigned to work more independently. Works in a variety of weather conditions on all shifts.

This role requires being onsite a minimum of five (5) days per week.

Essential Functions

• Learn how to install, repair, and maintain various railroad signals and grade crossing protection equipment.
• Complete 100% of assigned formal classes with a 75% or higher passing score.
• Load and unload supplies and heavy equipment from trucks; dig holes and trenches for cable; paint signal equipment; climb and troubleshoot signal structures.
• Work under the direction of Journeymen signal maintainers.
• Be comfortable working from heights that require fall protection.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Pick up litter and other trash that may be in the immediate work environment.

Position Requirements

A minimum of a High School Diploma/ G.E.D. and a combination of at least two (2) years of recent verifiable training and experience in electrical curriculum and/or high voltage electrical repair, which may include college, high school, military, or trade school mechanics courses and/or a regional occupational program is required; or

Selection Criteria

• Ability to effectively use and operate the tools, computerized diagnostic test equipment and field equipment required for the repair and maintenance of Tri Met Light Rail signals Equipment.
• Perform skilled work in connection with the inspection, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, operation, alteration and repair of the Tri Met Light Rail signals System.
• Ability to learn and effectively use personal computers and the Districts software programs for inventory and parts; completing work orders and reporting defects.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work using principles of good customer service.
• Must be available to work any day, Sunday through Saturday and Holidays as scheduled.
• Must be available to work any one of three shifts – day, evening, or late; as scheduled and report to any MOW maintenance facility.
• Must maintain the physical condition necessary to perform the following on a frequent or continual basis:
• Stand, transport oneself from equipment location to equipment location in the Rail Right-of-Way and safely access the Right-of-Way.
• Ability to sit while reviewing or preparing work orders and other paperwork, bend, squat, stoop, turn, climb, kneel, twist, perform simple and power grasping, push, pull, perform fine hand and finger manipulations, and safely lift, push, pull and carry heavy objects weighing up to fifty (50) lbs. or use appropriate lifting equipment and techniques for heavier items.
• Ability to work in equipment that places Maintainer at various heights to maintain equipment.
• Must be able to successfully complete the Signals Maintainer Training Program.
• Must meet height and weight restrictions to work safely in confined spaces, utilize equipment, and wear necessary PPE, including fall restraint devices.

Type of Position / Grade / FLSA
Non-Exempt, Union, Full-Time.
Salary Range
Minimum: $29.92
Maximum: $37.62

Salary offers will be determined by a candidate’s education, training and relevant experience. Any final offer of employment will fall within the range stated above. For transparency, we choose to list the full available grade range, however, Tri Met’s salary administration process will ultimately determine the final salary offered.


Supplemental Information
Make sure you describe in detail how your education, training and work experience fit with this role. You are encouraged to attach a resume, cover letter, training certificates and/or letters of recommendation with your application. You are permitted five attachments of less than 5MB each.
Internal applicants: Information in your personnel file will not be used in lieu of information requested on your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
If you are a qualified veteran and would like to apply for veterans' preference points, you will need to reflect your status on the application and attach supporting documentation at the time of application submission.
If you need accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process, contact our Human Resources staff at 503-962-7505, or the TTY line at 7-1-1. Note that we require a minimum of two workdays' notice prior to the need for accommodation.
Tri Met is an equal opportunity employer, committed to developing an organization that is reflective of and sensitive to the needs of the diverse community we serve, including veterans, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities.
ADA Statement
As applied to the workplace, applicants and employees must be qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Essential functions may include required job functions performed infrequently as well as production standards related to the quality and quantity of work.

If a person with a disability could meet job qualifications with a reasonable accommodation, Tri Met will work with the employee to accommodate the need. If Tri Met's accommodation is effective in allowing the employee to perform the essential functions of the job, it need not be the employee's preferred accommodation.

Medical Plan Options

• Regence Union PPO 80/20 - Deductible: $300 Individual/$900 Family; Office Visit: 20%, after deductible; Out-of-Pocket Max: $2,300 Individual/$6,900 Family; Prescription Drugs: $10 Generic/$25 or 20% Formulary/50% Non-formulary. Benefits listed are for in-network, preferred providers.
• Regence Union PPO 90/10 - Deductible: $150 Individual/$300 Family; Office Visit: 10%, after deductible; Out-of-Pocket Max: $1,650 Individual/$4,950 Family; Prescription Drugs: $5 Generic/$15 or 20% Formulary/50% Non-formulary. Benefits listed are for in-network, preferred providers.
• Regence Union Health Savings Account (HSA) - Deductible: $1,600 Individual/$3,200 Family; Office Visit: 20%, after deductible; Out-of-Pocket Max: $5,000 Individual/$10,000 Family; Prescription Drugs: 20%, after deductible. Benefits listed are for in-network, preferred providers.
• Kaiser Permanente EPO - No deductible; Office Visit: $10 copay; Out-of-Pocket Max: $600 Individual/$1,200 Family; Prescription Drugs: $10 copay.

All medical plans include prescription drug and vision coverage.

Dental Plan Options

• Delta Dental of Oregon, provided by Moda - Preventive Services paid at: 100%; Basic Services paid at: 80%; Major Services paid at: 50%; $2,000 max benefit per person/year; Orthodontia paid at: 50% to $3,000 lifetime max/person.
• Kaiser Dental - $10 Copay; Preventive Services paid at: 100%; Basic Services paid at: 80%; Major Services paid at: 50%; $2,000 max benefit per person/year; Orthodontia paid at: 50% to $3,000 lifetime max/person.

Coverage Effective Date
Full-time Employees - Medical, vision, prescription, and dental coverage is effective the first of the month following your date of employment.
Mini-run Operators - Medical, vision, prescription, and dental benefits are effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

Medical and Dental Rates

Effective January 1, 2024

Regence Union 90/10 PPO
Employee: $ 166.98
Employee & Spouse: $ 350.64
Employee & Child(ren): $ 292.18
Employee & Family: $ 467.56

Regence Union 80/20 PPO
Employee: $ 45.06
Employee & Spouse: $ 94.64
Employee & Child(ren): $ 78.86
Employee & Family: $ 126.18

Regence Union HSA
Employee: $ 0.00
Employee & Spouse: $ 0.00
Employee & Child(ren): $ 0.00
Employee & Family: $ 0.00

Regence Union HSA Employer Contribution
Employee: $ 69.52
Employee & Spouse: $ 145.94
Employee & Child(ren): $ 121.66
Employee & Family: $ 194.60

Kaiser Permanente EPO
Employee: $ 47.20
Employee & Spouse: $ 94.42
Employee & Child(ren): $ 84.98
Employee & Family: $ 141.62

Delta Dental of Oregon
Employee: $ 3.24
Employee & Spouse: $ 6.12
Employee & Child(ren): $ 5.94
Employee & Family: $ 8.90

Kaiser Dental
Employee: $ 2.74
Employee & Spouse: $ 5.02
Employee & Child(ren): $ 6.16
Employee & Family: $ 9.24

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Accounts

• Health Care Spending Account - Allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for medical, vision, and dental expenses not covered by their health plan.
• Dependent Care Spending Account - Allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for dependent care expenses.
• Limited Flexible Spending Account - Allows employees enrolled in the Regence HSA plan to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for vision and dental expenses not covered by their health plan.

Disability Insurance
Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance - Tri Met provides Basic Life and AD&D Insurance to assist employees and their families in the event of death or dismemberment. These benefits are fully paid by Tri Met.
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance - Employees may purchase additional life and AD&D insurance for themselves, spouse/domestic partner, and their child(ren). Employees pay the full cost for this insurance and must elect coverage for themselves in order to elect coverage for their dependents.
Employees may purchase one or more of the following voluntary coverages:
Hospital Indemnity insurance helps keep your finances on track when you are in the hospital. It pays you or a covered family member directly and you can use it to help cover costs such as copays, deductibles and living expenses.
Critical Illness insurance can help with costs from a serious illness that your medical insurance does not cover. It pays you or a covered family member a lump sum to use toward expenses like deductibles, groceries or childcare during recovery.
Accident insurance can help with costs that medical insurance does not cover if you are hurt in an accident. It pays you or a covered family member directly and you can use it toward your deductible, copay or daily expenses during recovery.
All full-time employees, their spouses/domestic partners, and eligible* dependents are eligible for a photo identification badge, which is honored as a bus/MAX pass on all lines of the District following their first 120 (one hundred twenty) calendar day probationary period.

Mini-run operators their spouses/domestic partners, and eligible* dependents are eligible for a photo identification badge, which is honored as a bus/MAX pass on all lines of the District following their 6 (six) month probationary period.

• Child dependents are eligible for a free transit pass up to age 19, or age 24 if living at home and attending school full-time.

TEI Membership
Tri Met's corporate fitness center (TEI) is available to employees, and their spouse or eligible domestic partner, at five locations. Membership dues are only $13.00 per month for Tri Met employees and an additional $6.00 per month for a spouse or eligible domestic partner.

Please note: Full Time (FT) & Mini Run Operator (MRO) employees receive a security ID badge and are eligible to join TEI immediately upon hire. The spouse or domestic partner, however, does not receive a spouse ID badge until after the employee has successfully completed their probationary period. At the end of the probationary period, Tri Met spouse identification badges will be issued to the employee's spouse or eligible domestic partner at the employee's request. Once the spouse/domestic partner receives their ID badge, they will be able to join TEI.

NOTICE: The information contained in this document is intended solely to provide general information regarding the benefits offered by Tri Met. This information is subject to change at any time.