Rail Signal Maintainer — Flexible Shifts & Safety Focus

Canadian Pacific Kansas City; Carrington (ND); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits package

Pension/retirement plans

Employee share purchase plan

Annual fitness subsidy

Part-time studies program

Job summary

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) is hiring for a Signal & Communications role based in Carrington, North Dakota. This safety‑critical position supports 24/7 railway operations, performing signal installation, repair, and testing to ensure reliable systems and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has hands‑on S&C experience and a strong safety focus. You will work across signaling equipment, cables, test procedures, and preventive maintenance, with shift variety including nights

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in S&C maintenance and renewal, signaling systems.
• Completion of a certified railroad signal training program before hire.
• Ability to acquire CPKC safety rules certifications and medical card.

Responsibilities

• Dig, cable repair, assemble and install signal equipment and pole lines.
• Repair or replace damaged equipment and test S&C system operation.
• Perform preventive maintenance on S&C apparatus.
• Conduct inspections and testing on devices as required.
• Report problems, failures or unsafe conditions promptly.
• Ensure adequate material on hand to avoid delays.
• Make authorized corrections and modifications as needed.
• Adhere to safety rules and company policies.
• Assist with cable locates, painting, and housekeeping; climb ladders as required.

Skills

Hands-on S&C maintenance

Rail signaling systems

Team communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) is hiring for a Signal & Communications role based in Carrington, North Dakota. This safety‑critical position supports 24/7 railway operations, performing signal installation, repair, and testing to ensure reliable systems and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has hands‑on S&C experience and a strong safety focus. You will work across signaling equipment, cables, test procedures, and preventive maintenance, with shift variety including nights