Signal Maintainer

NEW HIRE QUALIFIED S&C Maintainer WILL RECEIVE A $15,000 SIGNING BONUS!! (Must commit to working for CP for 2 years or the signing bonus will be repayable). Current and previous Canadian Pacific employees are not eligible to receive the signing bonus. 

• Req ID: 100613
• Department: Engineering 
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Location: Davenport, Iowa
• Country: United States
• % of Travel: 0-10%
• # of Positions: 1
• Compensation Rate: $31.30 per hour
• Job Available to: Internal & External
• Deadline to apply: 04/14/2023

Canadian Pacific is a transcontinental railway in Canada and the United States with direct links to major ports on the west and east coasts. CP provides North American customers a competitive rail service with access to key markets in every corner of the globe. CP is growing with its customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services, logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit cpr.ca to see the rail advantages of CP. For more on our purpose, culture, and strategy, visit cpr.ca/en/about-cp.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

• Canadian Pacific Railway operates 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, and 365 days a year. Within the Department of Engineering Operations, there are two facets component in Signals & Communications: Construction and Maintenance.
• Signalman and Signal Maintainers work mostly alone on a specified assigned territory by the Supervisors where the job can occasionally be physically demanding.
• Signalman and Signal Maintainers are primarily responsible for performing FRA regulatory test and inspection of the signals systems. They will also install, repair and maintain various equipment such as: signals, lights, switch machines, electrical switch locks, switch circuit controllers, as well as crossing warning devices.
• Other general duties include cable locates, painting and housekeeping of signal housings & equipment; climb and troubleshoot signal structures and make electrical connections.
• The role of Signal Maintainer is an important link between ensuring compliance with FRA regulations and customer satisfaction while achieving the safest most efficient railroad operations.
• Typical schedule is Monday - Friday with subject to call
• Activities by instruction and supervision of crew foreman:
  • Work Safe Practices
  • Comply with Company & Regulatory Rules and Policies
  • Digging, cable repair, housing keeping, assembly of signal equipment, wiring of signal equipment, pole line work.
  • Repair or replace damaged equipment.
  • Test and verify correct operation of S&C systems and equipment.
  • Perform preventive maintenance on all S&C apparatus
  • Make inspections and tests as required on each device
  • Report problems; failures or unsafe conditions.
  • Plan his/her own work and coordinate it with the work of others.
  • Ensure there is enough material on hand to permit work or repairs to be completed without undue delay.
  • Only make authorized corrections and modifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants must be able to work outdoors and adverse weather condition. Work experience with heavy equipment such as a backhoe, trencher would be an asset.
• Must have previous working knowledge of signaling systems from railroad or related industry.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain medical card 

WHAT CP HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Completive company pension plan
• Annual Fitness Subsidy
• Part-time Studies Program

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

CP is looking for a qualified Signalman. If individuals do not have prior Signalman experience then they would start as an Assistant Signalman and be trained into the Signalman position.

CP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.