Signals & Communications Maintainer - Muscatine, IA at Canadian Pacific in Muscatine, Iowa

Job Description:

• Req ID: 83775


• Department: Engineering


• Job Type: Full-Time


• Location: Muscatine, Iowa


• Country: United States


• % of Travel: 80-90%


• # of Positions: 1


• Compensation Rate:


• Job Available to: Internal & External


• Deadline to apply: 05/10/2021

Canadian Pacific is a transcontinental railway in Canada and the United States with direct links to major ports on the west and east coasts. CP provides North American customers a competitive rail service with access to key markets in every corner of the globe. CP is growing with its customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services, logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit cpr.ca to see the rail advantages of CP.For more on our purpose, culture, and strategy, visit cpr.ca/en/about-cp.

POSITIONDESCRIPTION

• Canadian Pacific Railway operates 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, and 365 days a year. Within the Department of Engineering Operations, there are two facets component in Signals & Communications: Construction and Maintenance.


• Signalman and Signal Maintainers work mostly alone on a specified assigned territory by the Supervisors where the job can occasionally be physically demanding.


• Signalman and Signal Maintainers are primarily responsible for performing FRA regulatory test and inspection of the signals systems. They will also install, repair and maintain various equipment such as: signals, lights, switch machines, electrical switch locks, switch circuit controllers, as well as crossing warning devices.


• Other general duties include cable locates, painting and housekeeping of signal housings & equipment; climb and troubleshoot signal structures and make electrical connections.


• The role of Signal Maintainer is an important link between ensuring compliance with FRA regulations and customer satisfaction while achieving the safest most efficient railroad operations.


• Activities by instruction and supervision of crew foreman:
  
  
  • Work Safe Practices
  
  
  • Comply with Company & Regulatory Rules and Policies
  
  
  • Digging, cable repair, housing keeping, assembly of signal equipment, wiring of signal equipment, pole line work.
  
  
  • Repair or replace damaged equipment.
  
  
  • Limited travel is required.
  
  
  • Test and verify correct operation of S&C systems and equipment.
  
  
  • Perform preventive maintenance on all S&C apparatus
  
  
  • Make inspections and tests as required on each device
  
  
  • Report problems; failures or unsafe conditions.
  
  
  • Plan his/her own work and coordinate it with the work of others.
  
  
  • Ensure there is enough material on hand to permit work or repairs to be completed without undue delay.
  
  
  • Only make authorized corrections and modifications
  
  
  
  

POSITIONREQUIREMENTS

• Applicants must be able to work outdoors and at times in remote locations and adverse weather condition. Work experience with heavy equipment such as a backhoe, trencher would be an asset.


• Must have previous working knowledge of signaling systems and railroad signalman qualification.


• Must have a valid driver's license.

WHAT CP HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package


• Completive company pension plan


• Annual Fitness Subsidy


• Part-time Studies Program

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

CP is looking for a qualified Signalman. Ifindividuals do not have prior Signalmanexperience then they would start as an Assistant Signalman andbe trained into the Signalman position.

Medical Requirements:

CP is committed to the safety and health of its employees and the general public. This position is asafety critical position; all new hires will be required to complete a pre-employment medical that includes a physical, vision, hearing, alcohol and drug audit assessments. A qualification drug test is also required.

Background Investigation:

The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:

• Criminal history check


• Reference check


• Last 3 years of driving history


• Last 7 years of employment history;


• Social Security number verification

CP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.