Signal Construction Assistant

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

Job summary

A transportation services company is seeking a Signal Construction Assistant to assist in installations and maintenance. The role involves performing inspections, signaling equipment operators, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Applicants should have a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and substantial experience in construction. The position requires physical capabilities and will involve outdoor work in varied conditions. This position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with company match

Competitive pay

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license.
• Minimum of one year of relevant construction experience.
• Ability to read and understand work specifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in installations, inspections, tests, and maintenance.
• Signal equipment operators for alignment and movement.
• Maintain tools and equipment.

Skills

Team collaboration

Understanding safety rules

Machine and tool experience

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Construction tools

Job description

RailWorks is committed to helping our employees live better lives. We offer comprehensive benefits packages to eligible employees, including competitive pay, medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, and additional performance incentives.

Compensation

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Position Summary

Reporting to the Signalman or Foreman, the Signal Construction Assistant assists the Signalman in performing all necessary installations, inspections, tests, and maintenance as required.

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Maintain tools and equipment in ready-for-service condition.
• Perform all periodic inspection and tests as per railway standards.
• Signals equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials.
• Reads and interprets plans, instructions, and specifications to determine work activities.
• Digs ditches or trenches, backfills excavations, and compacts and levels earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, and rakes.
• Loads, unloads, and identifies building materials, machinery, and tools, and distributes them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans and specifications.
• Comply with railway safe work practices and signal work procedures
• Perform all administrative duties related to proper documentation as per Quality Management System.
• Follows company and industry safety rules, practices, and procedures.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED
• Valid driver’s license
• Minimum of year of relevant construction experience.
• Electric knowledge preferred.Three (3) years of recent related experience. Railway or construction experience would be an asset.
• Ability to work as a team, to jointly carry out assigned tasks.
• Experience with machines and tools used in construction, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance.
• Ability to read and understand instructions and work specifications.
• Ability to understand and follow safety rules, policies, procedures, and regulations.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Works outdoors at construction sites for 10 to 12 hours a day.
• Exposure to live track/trains and high voltage
• Travel to work sites is required.
• Travel and overnight stays in company paid hotel rooms.
• Performs physical activities that require considerable use of the arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as standing, climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, bending, and handling of materials, equipment, and tools.
• Lifts, pushes, pulls, and carries heavy objects, machinery, and tools up to 50 pounds.
• Exposed to load noise, train and vehicular traffic.
• Work is safety sensitive and protective equipment is required.

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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.

PNR RailWorks is committed to fostering an equitable, accessible, and inclusive workplace. As such, PNR RailWorks will ensure reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities throughout the hiring process, including the interview. If selected for an interview, requests for accommodation can be confidentially made to a member of the recruitment team who will arrange in advance for reasonable and appropriate accommodation for fair and equitable assessment throughout the process.