Succession Planning for Railroads Jasper Alberta Qualified Signal Maintainer

The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge; Municipality of Jasper; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier lodge in Alberta is seeking a Qualified Signal Maintainer for a permanent, full-time position. Responsibilities include installing and maintaining railroad signaling equipment, leading a team, and ensuring safety compliance. The role offers a competitive wage of $30-$50 per hour based on experience. Applicants must have relevant experience and hold a valid signal maintainer certificate. Willingness to travel 75% of the time is required.

Benefits

Competitive wage range based on experience

Benefits effective on start date

Signing bonus for Qualified Signal Maintainers

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of Signals & Communications experience.
• Experience in crossing deactivations.
• Ability to pass eRailSafe (background check).
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with Abstract.
• Willingness to travel across Canada.
• Willingness to work in various weather conditions.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
• Hold a valid signal maintainer certificate.

Responsibilities

• Installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing railroad signaling equipment.
• Regulatory testing of S&C equipment.
• Utilize testing equipment and software.
• Lead a crew as acting foreman.
• Timekeeping and maintaining documents.
• Operate Hi-rail vehicles and various power tools.
• Provide daily updates to the field manager.

Skills

Signals & Communications experience

Crossing deactivations

Ability to pass eRailSafe (background check)

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Valid Class 5 Driver's License

Willingness to travel

Willingness to work in various weather conditions

Ability to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing

Valid signal maintainer certificate

Job description

Succession Planning for Railroads Jasper Alberta Qualified Signal Maintainer

SPRING Alberta – Permanent, Full-time

Pay: $30–$50 per hour. Benefits and pay scale based on experience. Role requires eligibility to work on CPKC property. Work cycles vary by client needs (typical patterns: 8 days on/6 days off or 7 days on/7 days off).

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing railroad signaling & communications equipment
• Regulatory testing of S&C equipment (weekly, monthly, semi-annually, etc.)
• Utilize testing equipment and software
• Lead a crew as acting foreman (up to 6 other employees)
• Timekeeping
• Maintain documents, records, and reports as required
• Operate Hi-rail vehicles
• Operate various power tools
• Provide daily updates to the field manager
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of two (2) years of Signals & Communications experience
• Experience in crossing deactivations
• Ability to pass eRailSafe (background check)
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with Abstract
• Willingness to travel across Canada
• Willingness to work in various weather conditions
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing (safety sensitive position)
• Hold a valid signal maintainer certificate (CN ATP, CP, or equivalent)

What We Offer

• Competitive wage range: $34.00–$50.00/hour, based on experience and credentials
• Pay scale increases with credentials and experience
• Benefits effective on start date
• Qualified Signal Maintainer signing bonus
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Location & Travel

Work location: On the road; Alberta. Willingness to travel: 75% (required).