Signal Electronic Technician
CPKC•Saint Paul, MN
•Onsite
About The Position
CPKC is committed to safe, reliable, 24/7 railway operations. The Signal and Communications (S&C) team supports this mission by installing, maintaining, testing, inspecting, and repairing Train Control Systems, Grade Crossing Warning Systems, and related signal equipment in compliance with FRA requirements. This role also involves troubleshooting electronic systems, supporting signal teams with technical issues, and maintaining accurate inspection documentation.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Valid FCC General Radio Telephone Operators License (GROL) or equivalent certification required, 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
Nice To Haves
- Post-secondary education preferred
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/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 Testmen, and other employees as needed
- Develop and apply knowledge of Grade Crossing Warning System equipment, including HXP’s, GCP’s, 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 while interpreting, verifying, and correcting Signal & Communication circuit drawings and standards as needed
Benefits
- Flexible and competitive benefits package
- Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
- Employee share purchase plan
- Performance incentive plan
- Annual fitness subsidy
- Part-time studies program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
