Signals & Communications Technician — Paid Training & Benefits

Canadian National Railway Company; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid training

Benefits

Job summary

Canadian National Railway Company seeks a qualified Signals & Communications Technician to install, maintain, test, replace and repair railway signals and communications equipment. You will troubleshoot to isolate malfunctions and ensure equipment operates safely and reliably.

The role requires outdoor work, night shifts, on-call readiness, and travel to various locations. CN offers competitive wages, benefits, paid training, ESIP participation, and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English, written and verbal.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• Technician or Technologist Diploma in Communications or Electronics.
• Ability to follow instructions and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, test, replace, and repair railway signals and communications equipment.
• Troubleshoot to analyze, isolate, and resolve malfunctions.
• Use diagnostic tools and equipment, including meters, oscilloscopes and software.
• Ensure compliance with Railway Operating Rules, safety rules and policies.
• Provide field and technical support across maintenance territories.
• Document tests and inspection reports.

Skills

Fluent English

Driver's License

Follow instructions

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Technician or Technologist Diploma in Communications or Electronics

Tools

Digital multimeter

Oscilloscope

Testing instruments

Job description

Canadian National Railway Company seeks a qualified Signals & Communications Technician to install, maintain, test, replace and repair railway signals and communications equipment. You will troubleshoot to isolate malfunctions and ensure equipment operates safely and reliably.

The role requires outdoor work, night shifts, on-call readiness, and travel to various locations. CN offers competitive wages, benefits, paid training, ESIP participation, and retirement benefits.