Signals & Communications Technician

Canadian National Railway (CN)•Freeport, IL

2d•$41•Hybrid

About The Position

The Signals and Communication (S&C) Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, testing, replacing, and repairing railway signals and communications equipment. The incumbent troubleshoots to analyze, isolate, and resolve any malfunctions. This role involves working outdoors in a safety-focused team environment, playing a focal role in keeping the economy on track by ensuring that our infrastructure is safe, sound, and train-ready. CN is committed to its pursuit of excellence, taking pride in delivering work of the highest standard, continually innovating to shape the railroad of the future. As responsible railroaders, they make the right decisions every time, putting safety first, acting with unwavering integrity, and holding themselves accountable for their actions. They believe in succeeding together by fostering inclusivity and collaboration to sustainably deliver exceptional results for customers.

Requirements

Experience in performing labor in an outdoor work environment
Technician or Technologist Diploma in Communications or Electronics from a recognized technical college
Must have a valid Driver’s License
Applies critical thinking
Communicates with impact
Solves problems to create value
Identifies potential safety and security risks
Considers ESG principles in all operations
Collaborates with others and shares information
Demonstrates agility and drives change
Fluent in English, written and verbal
Ability to follow instructions and regulations
Must be able to complete a pre-employment medical that includes a physical, vision, hearing, alcohol, and drug audit assessment
Must successfully complete criminal history check, reference check, education and Driver’s License verification

Nice To Haves

Previous railroad experience

Responsibilities

Use digital and analog multi-meters, oscilloscopes, and common electronic test instrument for the installation, maintenance, and diagnosis of equipment problems and failures
Use of common hand and battery-operated tools
Troubleshoot Signals and Communications (S&C) equipment to circuit board level
Facilitate repair and return defective circuit cards and components through equipment vendors
Use computers for diagnostics in troubleshooting electronic equipment, software burning, software uploading and downloading, downloading event logs, and other functions
Test, inspect, and make necessary equipment repairs as per S&C and industry standard
Handle and document applicable CN tests and inspection reports
Provide field and technical support as required in managed corporate data networks and in other S&C maintenance territories
Acquire, apply, and comply with Railway Operating Rules, Safety Rules and Policies, S&C requirements and code of practices
Become familiar with S&C circuit drawings and standards