Rail Signals Maintainer / Signalperson (Future Opportunities)

Black & McDonald Limited•Toronto, ON

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Black & McDonald’s Civil Utilities team is growing! If you are a committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you. The Rail Signals Maintainer is located in the GTA and typically reports directly to the Foreperson/Supervisor. Their primary focus is maintaining, testing and improving signals at way-side signal and grade crossing locations in accordance with Federal standards.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Knowledge of basic electronics and electrical fundamentals, particularly low-voltage AC and DC circuits, relay or ladder logic.
10+ years of experience in Rail Signals & Communications
Must be able to read wiring diagrams and use various testing equipment such as mutli-meter, megger and short finder
Knowledge of rail operations and railroad signalling principles
Strong time management, initiative and ability to work independently
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel for long periods of time
Able to lift 50 pounds repeatedly
Climb ladders and cantilever signals
Working outside in variable weather conditions
MS Office software proficiency
Willing and able to travel in and around the GTA and Southern Ontario
Valid Class G Driver’s License
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Nice To Haves

Competency in Communicating Effectively
Customer Focus
Holds Self and Others Accountable
Problem Solving and Innovation
Teamwork and Collaboration
Values and Respects Others

Responsibilities

Test, maintain and improve grade crossing warning, AEI, or defect detector systems
Loading and unloading tools and equipment to and from various vehicles and machines
Comply with CROR standards around signaling as well as Hours-of-Service Law
Collaborate with local railroad customers, suppliers and stakeholders
Conduct themselves in a safe manner
Travel to various sites across the GTA and Southern Ontario
On-call responsibilities to respond to dispatch and Trouble Calls
Site and ground clearing for site access as necessary
Digging holes and trenches for cables, conduit and ducts
Installing and levelling foundations