Signal Electronic Technician

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:

General responsibilities for this position involve the installation, maintenance and construction of Train Control Systems and Grade Crossing Warning Systems

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• General responsibilities for this position involve the installation, maintenance and construction of Train Control Systems and Grade Crossing Warning Systems
• May supervise, instruct, or direct other employees assisting the Electronic Technician in their work
• Will work outdoors a majority of the time with exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity such as extreme heat, cold, ice, rain, snow
• Facilitate repair and return of bad order circuit cards and components through equipment vendors
• Use meters, scopes, and other various types of test equipment to diagnose equipment problems and failures
• Use computers for diagnostics in troubleshooting electronic equipment, software burning, software uploading/downloading, downloading event logs, and other various functions
• Test, inspect, and repair signal apparatus to meet requirements set forth by Canadian Pacific and FRA regulatory requirements
• Manage and document FRA test and inspection reports
• Support Signal Maintainers, Signal Crews, and Signal Testmen in their duties and with technical issues
• Acquire and apply knowledge of Grade Crossing Warning System equipment, i.e. HXP’s, GCP’s, PMD’s and Train Control Systems, i.e. VHLC’s, VPI’s, Electro logic’s, Microlok’s
• Become familiar with Signal & Communication circuit drawings and standards
• Make field checks and corrections to circuit drawings as necessary

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Post-secondary education is preferred
• Must possess valid FCC General Radio Telephone Operators License (GROL) or equivalent i.e. International Society of Certified Electronic Technicians (ISCET certification)
• Requires valid Driver’s License to operate company vehicle
• Ability to respond for emergent work past normal working hours
• Ability to occasionally work at various heights (ladders, signal masts and structures)

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Completive company pension plan
• Annual Fitness Subsidy

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Medical Requirements: 

CPKC is committed to the safety and health of its employees and the general public.  This position is a safety sensitive all new hires will be required to complete a pre-employment medical that includes a physical, vision, hearing, alcohol, and drug audit assessments. Qualification drug test(s) are also required.

Background Investigation:

The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:    

• Criminal history check
• 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: 100541
• Department: Engineering
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Union
• Location: St. Paul, Minnesota
• Country: United States
• % of Travel: 20-30%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Available to: Internal & External