Rail Signaling Technician: Field Pro in Signal Systems

Canadian Pacific Kansas City; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Pension plans

Employee share plan

Performance incentives

Fitness subsidy

Part-time studies

Job summary

CPKC in Saint Paul, MN seeks an experienced technician to install, maintain, and repair Train Control and Grade Crossing Warning systems, ensuring FRA compliance and safety. The role involves troubleshooting complex electronics, software-related tasks, and providing technical guidance to crews, with outdoor work in varied weather.

A valid GROL license and driver’s license are required, with post-secondary education preferred, and willingness to respond to emergencies outside normal hours.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Post-secondary education preferred.
• Valid FCC General Radio Telephone Operators License (GROL) or equivalent certification required.
• Valid Driver's License required to operate a company vehicle.
• Ability to respond to emergent work outside of normal working hours.
• Ability to occasionally work at various heights, including ladders, signal masts, and structures.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, test, inspect, and repair Train Control Systems, Grade Crossing Warning Systems, and related signal equipment in compliance with FRA requirements.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electronic equipment and system failures using meters, scopes, computers, and other test equipment.
• Perform software-related tasks, including diagnostics, software burning, uploading/downloading, event log retrieval, and system troubleshooting.
• Manage the repair and return process for defective circuit cards and components through equipment vendors.
• Complete, manage, and maintain required FRA test and inspection reports and documentation accurately.
• Provide technical support and guidance to Signal Maintainers, Signal Crews, Signal Testmen, and other employees as needed.
• Develop knowledge of Grade Crossing Warning System equipment (HXP's, GCP's, PMD's) and Train Control Systems (VHLC's, VPI's, Electro Logic's, Microlok's).
• Work primarily outdoors in varying weather conditions while interpreting, verifying, and correcting signal & communication drawings and standards.

Job description

CPKC in Saint Paul, MN seeks an experienced technician to install, maintain, and repair Train Control and Grade Crossing Warning systems, ensuring FRA compliance and safety. The role involves troubleshooting complex electronics, software-related tasks, and providing technical guidance to crews, with outdoor work in varied weather.

A valid GROL license and driver’s license are required, with post-secondary education preferred, and willingness to respond to emergencies outside normal hours.