Signals & Communications Technician (A)

CN; Escanaba (MI); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

CN is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to inspect, test, troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain shop equipment and railway systems to support safe, reliable operations.

You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, read wiring diagrams, and apply CN standards while working in shop, yard, and field environments. Strong safety record and ability to work irregular shifts are required.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum high school diploma or GED with technical program in electrical/electronic/mechanical/industrial maintenance or equivalent
• Experience inspecting, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and maintaining industrial equipment
• Valid driver’s license required

Aufgaben

• Inspect, test, troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain shop equipment and related railway equipment.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance including lubrication, calibrations, and part replacements.
• Read wiring diagrams, schematics, manuals, and CN standards to complete work.
• Apply CN safety policies and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Use hand/power tools, meters, diagnostic equipment, and shop machinery safely.
• Record defects, repairs, parts needs, and equipment status per procedures.
• Prepare accurate maintenance and repair records using prescribed forms/systems.
• Work safely in railway environments and comply with safety rules and PPE requirements.

Kenntnisse

Safety mindset

Team collaboration

Troubleshooting

Technical literacy

Ausbildung

High School diploma or GED

Technical program completion (electrical/electronic/mechanical/industrial)

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Meters

Diagnostic equipment

Shop machinery

Jobbeschreibung

Job Summary

The incumbent inspects, tests, troubleshoots, repairs, installs, and maintains shop equipment, electrical and electronic systems, mechanical components, tools, and related railway equipment used to support safe and reliable operations. The role helps maintain equipment availability and shop productivity by completing preventive and corrective maintenance in accordance with CN standards, manufacturer specifications, applicable regulations, and safe work procedures.

Job Summary

The incumbent inspects, tests, troubleshoots, repairs, installs, and maintains shop equipment, electrical and electronic systems, mechanical components, tools, and related railway equipment used to support safe and reliable operations. The role helps maintain equipment availability and shop productivity by completing preventive and corrective maintenance in accordance with CN standards, manufacturer specifications, applicable regulations, and safe work procedures.

Main Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain shop equipment, electrical and electronic systems, mechanical components, tools, and related railway equipment.
• Perform preventive, corrective, and on-request maintenance, including adjustments, component replacements, lubrication, calibration, cleaning, and minor fabrication or modification work within the scope of the role.
• Diagnose equipment failures and malfunctions involving electrical circuits, controls, motors, lighting, batteries, chargers, power distribution, mechanical drives, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, and related components.
• Read and apply wiring diagrams, schematics, technical manuals, work instructions, manufacturer specifications, and CN standards to complete authorized maintenance and repair work.
• Use hand tools, power tools, meters, testing instruments, diagnostic equipment, lifting devices, shop machinery, and other maintenance equipment safely and effectively.
• Identify, record, and report equipment defects, safety concerns, repair progress, parts requirements, and equipment status in accordance with established procedures.
• Prepare inspection, maintenance, repair, and work records accurately and in a timely manner using prescribed forms and systems.
• Comply with CN safety policies, environmental requirements, railway operating rules, lockout and tagout requirements, electrical safety procedures, and safe work practices while working in shops, yards, and railway operating environments.

Working Conditions

• Ability to work irregular shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime to support 24/7 railway operations.
• Work is performed in shop, yard, and outdoor railway environments in various weather and environmental conditions.
• The role may work around moving equipment, energized electrical components, machinery, tools, noise, vibration, dust, fumes, grease, oil, and active railway operations.
• The role may require working at heights, in confined or restricted spaces, on uneven surfaces, and near equipment that must be isolated, locked out, or protected before work begins.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, climbing, reaching, performing overhead work, and lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds (22 kg) are required.
• The incumbent must comply with safe work procedures, personal protective equipment requirements, and all applicable safety rules and policies.
• Respirator use is required for certain tasks, with periodic audiometric testing and respirator fit testing conducted as needed.

Experience

• Experience inspecting, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and maintaining electrical, electronic, mechanical, shop, or industrial equipment.

Education/Certification/Designation

• High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED).
• Completion of a recognized electrical, electronic, mechanical, industrial maintenance, or related technical program, apprenticeship, or equivalent work experience.
• Valid driver’s license.

Competencies

• We Care About Each Other
• We Strive for Excellence
• We Succeed Together
• We Lead Responsibly

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Technical knowledge of electrical circuits, controls, motors, power distribution, electronic components, mechanical systems, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, and related maintenance practices.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, technical manuals, work instructions, and manufacturer specifications.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, meters, testing instruments, diagnostic equipment, lifting devices, and shop machinery safely and effectively.
• Ability to work safely in a safety-sensitive railway environment, follow direction, collaborate with others, communicate information clearly, and meet established standards for quality, safety, and reliability.
• Must meet all medical fitness for duty requirements for the role, including safety-sensitive requirements.

Any requirement marked with (*) will be considered an asset (not mandatory).

Additional Information (If Any)

The incumbent must complete all training, qualification, safety, rules, technical, lockout and tagout, electrical safety, and equipment-specific instruction required by the company. Successful completion and ongoing compliance with training requirements are essential for the safe and effective performance of the role.