Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC)’s Engineering Department based in Calgary, AB is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Signals and communications helper. Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC)’s Engineering Department focuses on maintaining and enhancing rail infrastructure. It provides essential services in track and signal maintenance, ensuring operational safety and efficiency. The department supports CPKC’s mission to deliver reliable rail transportation. Its role is critical in upholding high standards across CPKC’s extensive network. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.

Job Description:

Employer Name: Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC)
Department: Engineering
Position: Signals and communications helper
No of Vacancies: 5
Salary: $26.51 hourly
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Type: Union
Location: Calgary, AB
Requisition ID: 103052

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have completion of a high school diploma
Experience: Candidates should have experience in Electronics or Electrical

Physical Requirements:

• The candidates should have a commercial vehicle and air brake license (DZ) and ability to follow instructions, rules, and regulations
• The candidates should have a safety-oriented work ethic supported by experience within the labour industry
• The candidates should have the ability to work as a valuable team member and be comfortable working alone and at least 18 years of age
• The candidates should have the ability to travel frequently in and out of province

Other Requirements:

• The candidates should have or a General Equivalency Diploma and a valid driver’s license and undergo a criminal history check and their education verified
• The candidates should have good written and verbal communication skills and ability to relocate within District 4
• The candidates should provide references for a reference check and their driver’s license verified

Responsibilities:

• The candidates should be able to perform trenching, cable distribution, housing installation, assembly of signal equipment, wiring of signal equipment, and pole line work
• The candidates should be able to work with Track Renewal groups protecting the Signal and Communications (S and C) equipment and repair or replace damaged equipment and report the color of the signal and perform pole climbing and pole line repair
• The candidates should be able to perform moderate to heavy physical labor on an assigned area of track, including shoveling, signal equipment installation, ground system installation, and electrical connection of rail
• The candidates should be able to walk on uneven ground and maintain a focus on safety while working around heavy moving equipment and willing to work in a team environment, outdoors in all weather conditions, and be prepared to be away from home
• The candidates should be able to perform preventive maintenance on all S and C apparatus and make inspections and tests as required on each device and repair or replace defective devices
• The candidates should be able to investigate and locate problems or failures and take the proper corrective action and plan their own work and coordinate it with others
• The candidates should be able to ensure there is enough material on hand to permit work or repairs to be completed without undue delay
• The candidates should be able to install apparatus in accordance with prepared circuit drawings and standards and make authorized corrections and modifications to circuits and enter the changes on plans
• The candidates should be able to prepare and submit reports, time sheets, and handle general correspondence and on call to protect against failures in the off hours

Benefits:

• The candidates will get pension plan and Employee Share Purchase Plan

How to apply:

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