Signal Maintainer
Canadian Pacific Railway
- Saint Paul, MN
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Canadian Pacific Railway operates 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, and 365 days a year. Within the Department of Engineering Operations, there are two facets component in Signals & Communications: Construction and Maintenance
- Signalman and Signal Maintainers work mostly alone on a specified assigned territory by the Supervisors where the job can occasionally be physically demanding
- Other general duties include cable locates, painting and housekeeping of signal housings & equipment; climb and troubleshoot signal structures and make electrical connections
- The role of Signal Maintainer is an important link between ensuring compliance with FRA regulations and customer satisfaction while achieving the safest most efficient railroad operations
- Typical schedule is Monday - Friday with subject to call
- Activities by instruction and supervision of crew foreman:
- Work Safe Practices
- Comply with Company & Regulatory Rules and Policies
- Digging, cable repair, housing keeping, assembly of signal equipment, wiring of signal equipment, pole line work
- Repair or replace damaged equipment
- Test and verify correct operation of S&C systems and equipment
- Perform preventive maintenance on all S&C apparatus
- Make inspections and tests as required on each device
- Report problems; failures or unsafe conditions
- Plan his/her own work and coordinate it with the work of others
- Ensure there is enough material on hand to permit work or repairs to be completed without undue delay
- Only make authorized corrections and modifications
- High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED)
- Must possess a valid driver's license
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Applicants must be able to work outdoors and adverse weather condition. Work experience with heavy equipment such as a backhoe, trencher would be an asset
- Must have previous working knowledge of signaling systems from railroad or related industry
- Ability to obtain medical card
- Flexible and competitive benefits package
- Employee Share Purchase Plan
- Annual Fitness Subsidy
- Part-time Studies Program
Operating safely is a core foundation of CPKC. Our commitment is to protect our people, customers, communities in which we operate, the environment and our assets. We are also committed to a healthy and safe workplace. CPKC's Alcohol and Drug Policy and Procedures (“Policy and Procedures”) support these commitments. All new hires for a safety sensitive position will be required to complete a pre-employment medical that includes a physical, vision, hearing, alcohol, and drug audit assessment. Pre-employment qualification drug test(s) are also required. This includes candidates participating in the Trainee Program who will also be required to pass a drug test during the training process before receiving final qualification for the position.Background Investigation:The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:
- Criminal history check
- Education verification
- Driver's License Verification
- Req ID: 102817
- Department: Engineering
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Position Type: Union
- Location: St. Paul, Minnesota
- Country: United States
- % of Travel: 0-10%
- # of Positions: 1
- Job Available to: External