Signal and Communication Supervisor - Keolis Grand River

Keolis North America Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Telecommuting options

RRSP matching

Vacation entitlement

Community impact initiatives

Job summary

Keolis North America Inc. is seeking a maintenance technician to test, inspect, and maintain signals and communications systems in a light rail environment. You will verify operation, troubleshoot issues, and perform corrective actions to keep systems reliable.

The role requires high school graduation and 3 years in a related field; electronics/railroad certification is a plus. You must be able to read drawings, handle physical work, and work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Post-secondary electronics/railroad signals education or certifications is a plus.
• At least 3 years in a related field is required.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Safety minded, physically capable, and able to work outdoors in any weather.

Responsibilities

• Test, inspect and maintain signals and communications systems in a light rail environment.
• Verify proper operation of systems and equipment.
• Investigate locate problems and take corrective action.
• Perform maintenance to ensure equipment operates as intended.
• Replace defective signal components on urgent or planned basis.
• Operate on-track and highway vehicles as required.
• Document and report all required information.
• Collaborate with other maintenance groups.
• Support snow removal and grass maintenance; participate in rotating 24/7 coverage.

Skills

Safety minded

Read and interpret drawings

Ability to climb ladders

Physical labour (60 lbs)

Work outdoors in all weather

Education

High school graduation

Post-secondary electronics/railroad signals education or certification (asset)

Job description

Change the future with us.

We are looking for dedicated and talented people who tackle ever-changing challenges, customer needs, and questions from colleagues with clever concepts and creativity. We embrace change and work with curious minds re-inventing the future of work. Join us and let us focus together on whats truly important: making lives better with new ideas and the latest technology around the world.

• Freedom and a healthy work- life balance– Embrace our flexible work environment with flex hours, telecommuting and digital workspaces.
• Solve the worlds most significant problems – Be part of exciting and innovative projects.
• Engaging, challenging, and fast evolving, cutting edge technological environment.
• Competitive wages and RRSP Matching package.
• Rewarding vacation entitlement with the opportunity to buy extra vacation depending on your lifestyle.
• Contribute to our social responsibility initiatives focused on access to education, access to technology and sustaining communities and make a positive impact on the community.
• Participate in our celebrations, social even
• Diversity and inclusivity focused.

What will you do?

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties

** This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned. **

• Test, inspect and maintain signals & communications systems in a light rail transit environment.
• Verify the proper operation of signals & communications systems and equipment.
• Investigate locate problems and/or failures and take the proper corrective action.
• Perform a variety of maintenance work necessary to ensure the equipment and systems components are operating as intended at all times.
• Replace defective signal and communication equipment and components, as required on an urgent or planned basis.
• Operate on-track and highway vehicles, as required.
• Ensure proper documentation and reporting of all required information.
• Working with and alongside other Maintenance Groups (OCS/TPSS, Track, BSST Maintenance Group).
• Snow Removal and Grass Maintenance.
• Rotating shift as we provide a 24/7 coverage, also On-call coverage for emergency response on a rotating basis.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• High school graduation.
• Post-secondary education in electronics, railroad signals certification or equivalent experience is an asset.
• 3 years experience in a related field is required.
• Ability to read and comprehend drawings and specifications is an asset.
• Ability to understand, interpret and record technical and non-technical information.
• Safety minded work ethic.
• Ability to climb ladders and work at elevated heights.
• Ability to perform a wide range of physical labour (including lifting and/or displacing approximately 60 lbs).
• Valid G drivers license or higher with clean Drivers Abstract.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions