Assistant Signals and Communications
Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big moves! Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Be a part of history as we connect a continent and create exciting career opportunities across our new transnational network. Visit cpkcr.com to learn about the CPKC advantage, our purpose and culture.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
Assist in maintenance and construction of wayside signals and crossing signals normally in a mobile crew
Signing Bonus
NEW HIRE QUALIFIED S&C SIGNALPERSON WILL RECEIVE A $15,000 SIGNING BONUS!!
- Must commit to work for CPKC for 2 years or the signing bonus will be repayable
- Current and previous CPKC employees are not eligible to receive the signing bonus
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Applicants desired to have background in outdoor related construction, having some experience with heavy equipment such as backhoe, trencher, truck driving, and have background experience in the electrical/electronic field
- Required to travel
- CDL license or ability to obtain
- Must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather
- Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this position, you must not have had any drug or alcohol-related offenses within the past 2 years and no more than 1 within the past 5 years
WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:
- Flexible and competitive benefits package
- Employer Funded Retirement Plan
- Annual Fitness Subsidy
- Part-time Studies Program
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Medical Requirements:
Operating safely is a core foundation of CPKC. Our commitment is to protect our people, customers, communities in which we operate, the environment and our assets. We are also committed to a healthy and safe workplace. CPKC’s Alcohol and Drug Policy and Procedures (“Policy and Procedures”) support these commitments. All new hires for a safety sensitive position will be required to complete a pre-employment medical that includes a physical, vision, hearing, alcohol, and drug audit assessment. Pre-employment qualification drug test(s) are also required. This includes candidates participating in the Trainee Program who will also be required to pass a drug test during the training process before receiving final qualification for the position.
Background Investigation:
The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:
- Criminal history check
- Education verification
- Driver’s License Verification
- Last 3 years of driving history
- Last 7 years of employment history; includes military service
- Social Security number verification
CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
- Req ID: 103093
- Department: Engineering
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Position Type: Union
- Location: Marquette, Iowa
- Country: United States
- % of Travel: 70-80%
- # of Positions: 1
- Compensation Rate: $21.2650 - $25.0175 per hour DOE
- Job Available to: Internal & External
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Marquette, IA, US, n/a