Signal Maintainer - Military Veterans
at CPKC
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.
Hiring an Assistant Signal Maintainer, or a Qualifed Signal Maintainer depend on candidate's experience CPKC 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.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
- CPKC 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 CPKC HAS TO OFFER:
- Flexible and competitive benefits package
- Employee Share Purchase 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
CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities
- Req ID: 103694
- Department: Engineering
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Position Type: Union
- Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Country: United States
- % of Travel: 10-20%
- # of Positions: 1
- Job Available to: Internal & External
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Location:
Minneapolis, MN, US, 55106
Nearest Major Market: Minneapolis
At CPKC, we value and recognize the invaluable skills and experience you have gained from serving your country. Leadership, teamwork, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a strong focus on safety are among the many skills that veterans bring to railroading. That's why we want to be your first choice in a new career outside the military.
WHY CPKC
TRANSFERRABLE SKILLS
The skills and experience you’ve gained while serving in the military align exceptionally well with the railroading industry.
CAREER GROWTH
There are no limits to how far your career will take you with CPKC. We offer career growth and professional development opportunities.
SAFETY
Safety is the foundation for everything we do. CPKC was named the safest Class 1 railroad in North America for the 16th consecutive year in 2021, with the lowest Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) reportable train accident frequency (per million train miles) among Class 1 railroads in North America.
Saint Paul, MN
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.
Why work at CPKC:
There are many reasons why more than 20,000 employees have chosen to work at CPKC, including:
- Diversity in the workplace
We support an open and honest work environment where differences are valued and all employees are given equal opportunity to contribute and develop.
- Our Foundations
A building is only as strong as its foundation; railroads are no different
- Compensation & Benefits
Our compensation program is benchmarked yearly to ensure our compensation practices reflect the realities of the market.
- Health and Safety of our employees
No job is so important that proper time cannot be taken to do it safely. At CPKC, safety is an absolute priority.
At CPKC, we're all railroaders and our culture is one of hard work, accountability and doing what we say we'll do. Why? Because we want to see our customers' businesses grow. Our company's ongoing growth and pursuit of both new transportation initiatives and operational improvement require a highly skilled, flexible and committed workforce.
Available Openings:
Learn more about the many career opportunities with CPKC:
https://www.cpkcr.com/en-ca/careers
Military:
We recognize the invaluable skills and experience that you have gained from serving for your country. That's why we want to be your first choice in a new career outside the military. We offer rewarding careers, competitive pay and benefits, and advancement opportunities.
Not sure where to start? / Application Advice:
We encourage military personnel to apply at CPKC within 90 days of your release from service. The following tips and advice will help you apply for position online and prepare for an interview.
Click the link below to guide you to a career opportunity with CPKC that will align with your military experience:
https://www.cpr.ca/en/careers/veterans
When to Apply:
We recommend that you apply for open positions within 90 days of the actual date you can begin work. This will allow time to find the position that best matches your previous education and experience. Depending on the position, the recruitment process typically takes 5-8 weeks after a job posting closes to complete the process. To understand more about the hiring process for a particular position, please visit the hiring process.
How to Apply:
- Create an account profile on our website.
- When you apply for positions, you are required to self-identify as “Military Organization” for the question “How did you hear about this position?”
- If there are currently no positions in your area that match your qualifications, we encourage you to create a Job Profile (account) and set-up ‘Job Alerts’ that will advise you when new jobs have been posted in your area of interest.
- For more information on how to apply, create a profile, or a job alert, please read our frequently asked questions.
Personal Information:
If you have a local address in the geographical location of the job you are applying for, use that address on your resume. Please also use an email address and telephone number where you can receive communication from CPKC. Most communication for our jobs postings are via email, so it is important that you check your email regularly for updates.
Website: Our careers website is https://www.cpkcr.com/en-ca/careers
Disclaimer: At CPKC, we value and recognize the invaluable skills and experience you have gained from serving your country. Leadership, teamwork, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a strong focus on safety are among the many skills that veterans bring to railroading. That's why we want to be your first choice in a new career outside the military.
WHY CPKC
TRANSFERRABLE SKILLS
The skills and experience you’ve gained while serving in the military align exceptionally well with the railroading industry.
CAREER GROWTH
There are no limits to how far your career will take you with CPKC. We offer career growth and professional development opportunities.