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Description

Summary

A Railroad Signal Maintainer for CDL Canada is responsible for testing, maintaining, and improving signal systems at grade crossings and way-side signal locations in accordance with Transport Canada and CDL standards.

Required Experiences:

- Knowledge of basic electronics and electrical fundamentals with an emphasis in low- voltage AC & DC circuits and relay or ladder logic. -
- Must be able to read wiring diagrams and use various testing equipment i.e. multi-meter, megger and short finder.
- Knowledge of rail operations generally and railroad signaling principals specifically.
- Signal maintaining is a largely independent job thus good time management, communication and personal initiative are essential.

Preferred Experience:

- Holds a valid certificate as a Signals and Communication Maintainer issued from a recognized railway or third party.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Responsible for testing, maintaining, and improving grade crossing warning, AEI, or defect detector systems on an assigned territory.
- Willing to be On-Call and respond to dispatch and supervisor Trouble Calls in a timely manner.
- Understand and comply with CROR rules and regulations around railroad signaling, including the Hours-of-Service Law.
- Be responsible for all paperwork and retention schedules.
Physical Demands:

- Standing, walking, bending, kneeling, including even/uneven surfaces.
- Climbing ladders and cantilever signals.
- Push/Pull/Lift/Moving 50 pounds.
- Working in adverse weather conditions at times.