Signal Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading railway services company in Ontario seeks a Field Electrical Laborer. The position is physically demanding and requires outdoor work in all weather. Responsibilities include operating equipment, maintaining tools, and collaborating with team members. Candidates should have 1-2 years of field electrical experience and hold a valid driver's license. Safety-sensitive work environment; protective equipment is mandatory.

Benefits

Health & Dental Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Company Pension

Competitive Vacation

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of field electrical experience required.
• Must hold a valid driver's G license.
• Experience in project work or construction environment required.

Responsibilities

• Perform general labor tasks including operating equipment.
• Maintain tools and equipment in ready-for-service condition.
• Work cooperatively on technical issues with peers.

Skills

Field electrical experience

Valid driver's G license

Mechanically inclined

Experience with heavy equipment

Education

Diploma in Electrical Technology/Technician

Job description

Benefits Offering

• Unionized Position: $30.94
• Health & Dental Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Pension
• Competitive Vacation
• Room for advancement provided

Position Summary

Reporting to the Signal Supervisor. The work is physically demanding and performed outdoors in a field environment, near live track during nights and days, in all weather conditions.

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform general labor tasks as necessary including operating equipment.
• Maintain tools and equipment in ready-for-service condition.
• Perform special duties as assigned by the Signal Supervisor, Leading Signal Maintainer or Signal Maintainer.
• Work cooperatively with other Signal Maintainers on technical issues project work and supporting the maintenance operations.
• Comply with railway and PNR safe work practices and signal work procedures.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 1-2 years of field electrical experience
• Must hold a valid driver's G license
• Previous experience in project work and/or in a construction/farm environment required
• Mechanically inclined to work with and fix small gas engines
• Experience with heavy equipment (backhoe/skid steers) or cranes/boom trucks an asset
• Diploma is an asset in Electrical Technology/Technician but not required

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Work is outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Exposure to live track/trains and high voltage.
• Work is safety sensitive and protective equipment is required.
• Travel to work sites is required.

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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with PNR RailWorks without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law.