Signal Maintainer - Sault Ste, Marie, ON

Watco Transloading; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding culture

Competitive compensation

Paid on-the-job training

Training at Safe Performance Center

Leadership and development programs

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Watco Transloading in Sault Ste. Marie, ON, is seeking a Signal Maintainer to inspect, test, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair railroad signal systems within an assigned territory.

The role combines field electrical work with outdoor physical tasks and may require after-hours response. The position involves coordinating with dispatchers and maintenance teams to ensure safe train movements and crossing protection, while adhering to FRA regulations and company standards.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company driving requirements.
• Ability to read electrical diagrams, technical instructions, signal plans, and test procedures; perform basic math and maintain accurate records.
• Working knowledge of electrical/electronic systems and test equipment; fault isolation.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, maintain, and repair wayside signals and grade crossing devices.
• Diagnose malfunctions using schematics and test instruments; verify operation after repair.
• Plan preventive maintenance and coordinate with dispatchers, train crews, and other teams.
• Follow safety rules including on-track safety and PPE requirements.
• Travel within territory and work outdoors, including nights and weekends as required.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Read electrical diagrams

Inspect and repair signals

Communicate clearly

Field technician independence

Safety training compliance

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Signal Maintainer - Sault Ste, Marie, ON

Job Location: Sault Ste-Marie-ON-P6C3N5 Office Location: Onsite Employment Type: Hourly Job Type: Full Time

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Here’s what you can expect from Watco:

• Outstanding culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers
• Training for conductors, engineers, mechanics, and MOW Team Members at Watco's Safe Performance Center
• Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
• Career advancement opportunities

Job Summary

The Signal Maintainer inspects, tests, troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs railroad signal systems and highway-rail grade crossing warning devices within an assigned territory. This position helps keep train movements and public crossings safe by performing scheduled tests, responding to equipment failures, documenting results, and coordinating work with dispatchers, operations, and other maintenance teams. The role combines field electrical and electronic work with outdoor physical work and may require after-hours response.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate reliable attendance and respond to assigned work and service calls in a timely manner
• Inspect, test, maintain, and repair wayside signals, grade crossing warning devices, signal circuits, power supplies, batteries, wiring, and related equipment
• Perform required tests and inspections in accordance with applicable FRA regulations, company standards, and approved procedures; accurately record results and corrective actions
• Diagnose malfunctions using schematics, circuit plans, test instruments, and equipment indications; isolate faults and verify proper operation after repair
• Install, replace, adjust, and maintain signal components and associated communication circuitry as assigned
• Identify and report unsafe conditions, defects, or failures; follow established procedures to protect train movements and highway users while the condition is addressed
• Plan and complete preventive maintenance and corrective work; maintain tools, materials, equipment, and work records
• Coordinate work with dispatchers, train crews, track forces, supervisors, contractors, and other team members; communicate restrictions, testing, and return-to-service status clearly
• Follow on-track safety, roadway worker protection, electrical safety, lockout/tagout, job briefing, PPE, vehicle, and other applicable rules
• Travel within the assigned territory and work outdoors, including nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call periods as required by the assignment
• Perform related installation, excavation, and site maintenance tasks when required and qualified

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, a team member must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. Requirements below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for the role:

• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet applicable company driving requirements
• Ability to read electrical diagrams, technical instructions, signal plans, and test procedures; perform basic math and maintain accurate records
• Working knowledge of electrical and electronic systems, safe use of test equipment, and systematic fault isolation
• Ability to communicate clearly and work independently in the field while coordinating safely with others
• Ability to complete required railroad rules, safety, signal, and regulatory training and remain current
• Prior railroad signal experience or formal electrical/electronics training preferred; equivalent military, trade, or industrial controls experience may be considered

Education

Must be 18 years of age or older with High School or GED equivalent