Signal Electronic Technician

CPKC•Saint Paul, MN

3d•$43•Onsite

About The Position

CPKC’s Signal and Communications (S&C) team installs, maintains, tests, inspects, and repairs Train Control Systems, Grade Crossing Warning Systems, and related signal equipment in compliance with FRA requirements. The Signal Electronic Technician troubleshoots electronic systems, supports signal teams with technical issues, and maintains inspection documentation. Candidates must be qualified Signal Maintainers and meet all required licensing and certification requirements. The work is primarily outdoors in varying weather conditions and may involve interpreting, verifying, and correcting Signal & Communication circuit drawings and standards. The position is based in St. Paul, Minnesota, with 0–10% travel.

Requirements

Must be a qualified Signal Maintainer and meet all required licensing and certification requirements.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid FCC General Radio Telephone Operators License (GROL) or equivalent certification, such as International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET).
Valid driver’s license required to operate a company vehicle.
Ability to respond to emergent work outside of normal working hours.
Ability to occasionally work at various heights, including ladders, signal masts, and structures.
Successful pre-employment medical assessment, including physical, vision, and hearing assessments, and a negative company or regulated drug test.
Must complete pre-employment background investigation, including criminal history, education, driver’s license and driving history, Social Security Number, and Department of Transportation Background Check 40.25 Form verification.

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary education.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, construct, test, inspect, and repair Train Control Systems, Grade Crossing Warning Systems, and related signal apparatus in compliance with Canadian Pacific and FRA regulatory requirements.
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electronic equipment and system failures using meters, scopes, computers, and other test equipment.
Perform software-related tasks, including diagnostics, software burning, uploading and downloading, event log retrieval, and system troubleshooting.
Manage the repair and return process for defective circuit cards and components through equipment vendors.
Complete, manage, and maintain required FRA test and inspection reports and documentation accurately.
Provide technical support and guidance to Signal Maintainers, Signal Crews, Signal Testing, and other employees as needed.
Develop and apply knowledge of Grade Crossing Warning System equipment, including HXP’s, GCP’s, and PMD’s, and Train Control Systems such as VHLC’s, VPI’s, Electro Logic’s, and Microlok’s.
Work primarily outdoors in varying weather conditions and interpret, verify, and correct Signal & Communication circuit drawings and standards as needed.