Signal Maintainer

Ontario Northland•Englehart, ON

23h•CA$31 - CA$40•Onsite

About The Position

The Signal Maintainer (Project and Relieving) is a permanent full-time position. This role performs a wide range of signal work across the system “as and where required” in addition to assisting with capital project support, vacation, illness, and peak workloads.

Requirements

Secondary School Diploma or GED
Strong aptitude for the electrical/ electronic field
Applicants must be motivated self-starters, capable of working alone or in a group
Must possess a valid Ontario driver’s licence
Basic computer skills
Valid passport and the ability to travel to the USA for training
Ability to travel 90% of the time including some overnight stays as required
Ability to understand/pass Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR), safety rules and any other rules deemed necessary by the company
Committed to Company Health and Safety

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to applicants with a current certificate of training from a recognized Railway Signal Training course or those possessing a college/university diploma/degree in the electrical/electronic field
Experience working in a railway environment is considered an asset

Responsibilities

Construct, maintain and repair designated signal equipment (track signal circuits) as assigned
Carry out scheduled system tests, record results and maintain records as required
Assist in the installation, removal or alteration of various signal appliances or their associated track circuitry as required
Respond to emergency repair situations during and after regular working hours, sometimes on holidays and weekends
Be in good physical condition to perform job duties outdoors in all types of weather conditions
Responsible for assigned work equipment within their division