Field Signals & Communications Technician - Paid Training

Canadian National Railway Company; Iowa, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Training & development

Medical insurance

Vision & dental

Pension plan

Share investment plan

Educational assistance

ERGs

Employee discounts

EFAP

Job summary

Canadian National Railway Company seeks a Signals and Communications Technician to install, maintain, test, replace, and repair railway signals and communications equipment. The role includes troubleshooting to circuit board level and providing field support within a safety-focused team environment.

Applicants need a Technician or Technologist Diploma in Communications or Electronics, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work outdoors, nights, weekends, and travel as required.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English, written and verbal.
• Experience performing labor in an outdoor work environment.
• Applies critical thinking and problem solving to create value.
• Communicates with impact and collaborates with others.
• Follows safety rules, policies and ESG principles.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, test, replace and repair railway signals and communications equipment.
• Troubleshoot to circuit board level using multimeters, oscilloscopes and tools.
• Document CN tests and inspection reports; provide field and technical support.
• Operate diagnostics via computers, upload/download software and retrieve event logs.
• Ensure compliance with Railway Operating Rules and safety standards.

Skills

English (fluent)

Outdoor work experience

Critical thinking

Effective communication

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Technician or Technologist Diploma in Communications or Electronics

Job description

Canadian National Railway Company seeks a Signals and Communications Technician to install, maintain, test, replace, and repair railway signals and communications equipment. The role includes troubleshooting to circuit board level and providing field support within a safety-focused team environment.

Applicants need a Technician or Technologist Diploma in Communications or Electronics, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work outdoors, nights, weekends, and travel as required.