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Volunteer Signal Inspector Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

langan

Senior Traffic Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$107K - $147K/yr

... volunteerism and philanthropy; offers workplace flexibility, along with carbon-neutral office ... Coordinate and perform field inspection services, as needed; and * Perform other duties as ...

langan

Senior Traffic Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$107K - $147K/yr

... volunteerism and philanthropy; offers workplace flexibility, along with carbon-neutral office ... Coordinate and perform field inspection services, as needed; and * Perform other duties as ...

Panduit

Advanced Electronics Lab Technician

Tinley Park, IL · On-site

$28.85 - $36/hr

You will perform hands-on PCB assembly, soldering, rework, inspection, testing, and troubleshooting ... signal generators, and microscopes. • Support engineering teams with prototype bring-up, system ...

UES

Industrial Electrician

Valparaiso, IN · On-site

$22.75 - $29.50/hr

... and inspection work to be done. Answers signal for electrical maintenance. * Inspects all ... Voluntary Self Identification of Race, Gender, Protected Veteran Status, and Disability Pre ...

UES, Inc.

Industrial Electrician

Valparaiso, IN · On-site

$40.35/hr

... and inspection work to be done. Answers signal for electrical maintenance. * Inspects all ... Voluntary Self Identification of Race, Gender, Protected Veteran Status, and Disability Pre ...

MacLean-Fogg

Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Mundelein, IL

$20.09/hr

... inspection tasks. * Responds to audible alarms, signals, and verbal direction in a high-noise ... Short-term disability insurance * Long-term disability insurance available through voluntary ...

Posted today

reliance

Truck Driver

Schaumburg, IL · On-site

$32.27/hr

... reports, performing vehicle inspections, and complying with all FMCSA and company safety ... volunteer opportunities. Physical Requirements / Work Environment This position is classified as ...

MacLean-Fogg

Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Mundelein, IL

$20.09/hr

... inspection tasks. * Responds to audible alarms, signals, and verbal direction in a high-noise ... Short-term disability insurance * Long-term disability insurance available through voluntary ...

Posted today

Ozinga

CDL Ready-Mix Driver

Carol Stream, IL · On-site

Thorough DOT Pre and Post trip Inspections which include raising and lowering of the hood ... Voluntary Benefits - Helping you to cover unexpected expenses. * Retirement Plans - Helping you ...

Ozinga

CDL Bulk Driver

Chicago, IL

$40.30 - $50.38/hr

... trip inspections of vehicle and trailer to ensure safety as a priority • Report all on-duty ... signals from loading crew • Check all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete ...

Ozinga

CDL Bulk Driver

Chicago, IL · On-site

Pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicle and trailer to ensure safety as a priority * Report ... Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew * Check ...

Ozinga

CDL Ready Mix Driver

Lake Bluff, IL

$37.46 - $46.83/hr

... trip Inspections which include raising and lowering of the hood. • Carefully reading and ... and signals in the English language, to respond to official inquiries and to make entries on ...

Ozinga

CDL Ready-Mix Driver

South Elgin, IL

$37.46 - $46.83/hr

... trip Inspections which include raising and lowering of the hood. • Carefully reading and ... and signals in the English language, to respond to official inquiries and to make entries on ...

Fremont School District 79

Bus Driver

Mundelein, IL

$17.25 - $23.75/hr

Manual dexterity sufficient to operate the bus, conduct pre-trip inspections, and clean the bus ... volunteers during bus transportation to and from all destinations. It is also the role of the Bus ...

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As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for volunteer signal inspector in Chicago, IL is $19.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.86 and $20.82 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Infographic showing various Volunteer Signal Inspector job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,004 per year, or $19.7 per hour.

Railroad Safety Inspector (Signal & Train Control) - BIL DIRECT HIRE- SME

Department of Transportation

Chicago, IL

$89K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

California Conservation Corps rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

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542nd of 842 rated public administrative organizations

Job description

As a Railroad Safety Inspector (Signal & Train Control), you will enforce Federal safety and health regulations that are concern with signal and train control and highway-rail grade crossing warning systems within an assigned territory.

Qualifications:

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience qualifications. 

To be qualified for a Railroad Safety Inspector, the Qualifications Standards states you MUST have demonstrated knowledge in the following areas:

  • Railroad industry, including economic and operating considerations and equipment.
  • General safety and health principles and practices applicable to the railroad industry.
  • Railroad accident investigation techniques.
  • Skill in written and oral communication.
  • Knowledge of the design, installation, maintenance, testing, or inspection of signal and train control systems and their capabilities and limitations.
  • Knowledge of applicable Federal laws and regulations pertaining to railroad signaling and train control systems; AND
  • Knowledge of locomotive braking systems and their relationship to and interface with train control or automatic train stop systems and braking distances.   

To qualify for the Grade 12, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-11 it must include:

  • Experience administering or leading periodic inspections of all signal and train control/and or highway-rail grade crossing warning systems' compliance programs, and building stakeholder consensus to achieve safety goals.
  • Experience investigating independently, or as a part of a team, reportable collisions, derailments, and other accidents involving signal or train control failure; or failure of highway crossing warning equipment when the accident involved rail and vehicle collision.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

  1. Decision Making- Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.
  2. Compliance- Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance.
  3. Communication- Experience writing and presenting information pertaining to signal and train control systems and highway- rail grade crossing active warning systems.
  4. Accident Investigation- Knowledge of guidelines, regulations, and procedures associated with an accident investigation including preservation of accident scene, root cause analysis, and evidence detection and handling.

For all types of consideration, experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).  Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.  You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link:  https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4
All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

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