Signal Apprentice

RailWorks; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to join their team in a role focused on safety and quality in signal equipment installation. This position involves working outdoors at construction sites, ensuring compliance with corporate goals while performing various labor tasks. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, and a valid driver's license. With opportunities for advancement and a commitment to employee support, this role is perfect for those looking to grow within a dynamic environment. If you're ready to embrace a safety-first culture and contribute to impactful projects, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Room for advancement

Qualifications

• Experience with electrical or signals systems is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support installation and maintenance of signal equipment.
• Adhere to safety culture and perform labor tasks as required.
• Conduct inspections and maintain company vehicles.

Skills

Electrical experience

Signals experience

Installing communications systems

Reading railway plans

Strong communication skills

Valid driver’s license

Strong work ethic

Job description

Company: RailWorks

Benefits Offering

• Salary Range: $31.65 to start
• Employee Assistance Program
• Room for advancement provided

Position Summary

Reporting to the Signals Foreman, the selected individual will be responsible for successfully completing day-to-day tasks by meeting or exceeding corporate and project goals for safety, quality, profitability, and schedule, resulting in extreme customer satisfaction.

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Embrace our safety culture and adhere to industry and company policies and procedures.
• Support cable distribution & installation, housing installation, and assembly of signal equipment.
• Perform labor tasks as required by the Site Foreman or Superintendent.
• Inspect, test, repair, or replace S&C systems, devices, and equipment.
• Responsibly operate company vehicles and/or equipment and ensure all daily maintenance and inspections of the units are completed.
• Work cooperatively with other employees.
• Perform special duties as assigned by the Signals Foreman.
• Perform any administrative duties related to proper documentation as per PNR Quality Management System.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Electrical or Signals experience would be considered an asset.
• Experience installing communications systems is an asset.
• Previous railway signals experience is an asset.
• Ability to read and understand specific documents including schedules, standard railway plans, and specifications is an asset.
• Ability to understand and efficiently carry out instructions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Strong work ethic.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Works outdoors at construction sites.
• Frequently stands, walks, climbs, balances, lifts, bends, and moves objects up to 50 pounds.
• Exposed to all weather conditions including very hot and very cold weather.
• Exposed to loud noise.
• Exposed to live track/trains.
• Ability to work Days, Afternoons, and Nights.

This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned.