Supervisor Signals & Communications- Telecommunications

Canadian Pacific Kansas City; Artesia (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits package

Pension/retirement plans

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Performance Incentive Plan

Annual Fitness Subsidy

Part-time Studies Program

Job summary

Canadian Pacific Kansas City is seeking a Supervisor Signals & Communications in Artesia, MS. This field-based role supports the installation, maintenance, and performance of telecom systems across the network.

You will work with the data network team to ensure reliable operations and safety in rail signaling environments. The position requires a high school diploma or GED (or equivalent), and a track record in telecom and/or railway signaling.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required or 2 years of technical college.
• Completion of an accredited electrical training program is preferred.
• Experience with telecom and/or railway signaling is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support installation, maintenance and operation of telecommunications systems (VHF, microwave, PTC).
• Collaborate with the data network team to ensure system functionality and troubleshooting.
• Assist in maintaining cameras, desktops, printers and Wi‑Fi at locations.
• Maintain accurate communication and documentation across the rail network.
• Perform electrical installations and revisions while diagnosing and repairing S&C equipment.
• Be ready for a 24/7 operating environment and work both indoors and outdoors.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Field work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Electrical training program

Job description

Join CPKC, North America's first transnational railroad connecting U.S., Canada, and Mexico, where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. We connect communities, fuel economic growth, and provide meaningful work in a culture that values diversity, accountability, and pride. With opportunities for training, development, and advancement, you're not just building a career-you're part of something bigger. Together, we move goods, connect people, and create lasting change. Your future starts here.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

Are you a handson problem solver who thrives in a dynamic field environment? The Supervisor Signals & Communications (S&C) - Communications at CPKC plays a vital role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of stateoftheart signals and telecommunications systems, directly contributing to the smooth and secure movement of trains and equipment across the network. This opportunity is located in Artesia, MS.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Support the installation, maintenance, and support of telecommunications systems, includingvery high frequency (VHF), microwave, and Positive Train Control (PTC)systems, ensuring peak reliability and performance

• Work collaboratively with the data network team to sustain accurate system functionality and troubleshoot issues
• Assist in the support and maintenance ofcameras, desktops, printers, and Wi-Fi systems at assigned locations
• Demonstrateproficiency in managing both print and digital information workflows, ensuring accurate communication and documentation across the rail network
• Performelectrical installationsand revisions while diagnosing and repairing S&C equipment to uphold safety and operational excellence

• Stay agile and dependable to support a24/7 operating environment, responding promptly to urgent situations
• 100% field-based position, with exposure to diverse working conditions both indoors and outdoors
• Adept at performing efficiently both autonomously and as part of a team

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma, general equivalency and/ or 2 years technical college
• Minimum 4 years of experience
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Valid driver's license
• Prior experience working with telecommunications and/or railway signaling systems
• Successful completion of an accredited electrical training program, such as those provided by a community college, trade school, military organization and/or associate degree or higher
• Excellent communication abilities, capable of delivering clear and concise instructions or directions, both over the phone and via radio

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Performance Incentive Plan
• Annual Fitness Subsidy
• Part-time Studies Program

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Medical and Drug Testing

This is a safety sensitive position and a successful pre-employment medical assessment including physical, vision, hearing, and a negative company or regulated drug test is required. Post hire qualification drug testing may also be required.

Background Investigation

• Criminal history check
• Education verification
• Professional references
• Driver's license verification and driving history
• Social Security Number verification

BECOMING A RAILROADER:

As an employee with a North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

Management Conductor Program

Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.

CULTURE OF INCLUSION:

For our U.S. applicants, CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For Canadian applicants CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including: women, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

• Req ID: 106551
• Department: Engineering
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Artesia, Mississippi
• Country: United States
• % of Travel: 70-80%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 5
• Job Available to: Internal & External

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