Signals & Communications Technician - Savanna, IL

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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.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• General responsibilities for this position involve the installation, maintenance and construction of Train Control Systems and Grade Crossing Warning Systems;
• May also supervise, instruct, or direct other employees who may be assisting the Electronic Technician in their work;
• Will work outdoors a majority of the time with exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity such as extreme heat, cold, ice, rain, snow;
• Facilitate repair and return of bad order circuit cards and components through equipment vendors;
• Use meters, scopes, and other various types of test equipment to diagnose equipment problems and failures;
• Use computers for diagnostics in troubleshooting electronic equipment, software burning, software uploading/downloading, downloading event logs, and other various functions;
• Test, inspect, and repair signal apparatus to meet requirements set forth by Canadian Pacific and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulatory requirements;
• Manage and document FRA test and inspection reports;
• Support Signal Maintainers, Signal Crews, and Signal Testmen in their duties and with technical issues;
• Acquire and apply knowledge of Grade Crossing Warning System equipment, i.e. HXP’s, GCP’s, PMD’s and Train Control Systems, i.e. VHLC’s, VPI’s, Electro logic’s, Microlok’s;
• Become familiar with Signal & Communication circuit drawings and standards;
• Make field checks and corrections to circuit drawings as necessary.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required;
• Post-secondary education is preferred;
• Must possess or be willing to obtain within 6 months, FCC General Radio Telephone Operators License (GROL) or equivalent i.e. International Society of Certified Electronic Technicians (ISCET certification);
• Requires valid Driver’s License to operate company vehicle;
• Requires the ability to obtain a CDL;
• Ability to respond for emergent work past normal working hours;
• Ability to occasionally work at various heights (ladders, signal masts and structures).

WHAT CP HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Completive company pension plan
• Annual Fitness Subsidy

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Medical Requirements:

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

Drug Test Elements:

All new hires are required to undergo a drug screen. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping CP safe and drug free.

Background Investigation:

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

• Criminal history check
• Education verification
• Last 3 years of driving history
• Last 7 years of employment history; includes military service
• Social Security number verification

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