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Qualified Signal Maintainer

Posted June 16, 2025
Full- time Traveling

Job Overview

Our company is currently hiring Signals and Communications Maintainers across Canada for full-time field-based work. While our priority is signal-qualified maintainers with hands-on experience, we’re also open to considering apprentices who have completed formal S&C training and are field-ready.
All candidates must be eligible to work on CPKC property.

Work cycles vary depending on client needs. Typically 8 days on/6 days off or 7 days on/7 days off
Our company is currently hiring Signals and Communications Maintainers across Canada for full-time field-based work. While our priority is signal-qualified maintainers with hands-on experience, we’re also open to considering apprentices who have completed formal S&C training and are field-ready.
All candidates must be eligible to work on CPKC property.

Work cycles vary depending on client needs. Typically 8 days on/6 days off or 7 days on/7 days off

Qualifications & Skills

  • Minimum of two (2) years of Signals & Communications experience
  • Experience in crossing deactivations
  • Ability to pass eRailSafe (background check)
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs
  • Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with Abstract
  • Must be willing to travel across Canada
  • Must be willing to work in various weather conditions
  • Ability to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing (safety sensitive position)
  • Hold a valid signal maintainer certificate (CN ATP, CP, or equivalent)

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

  • Installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing railroad S&C equipment
  • Regulatory testing of S&C equipment (weekly, monthly, semi-annually, etc.)
  • Utilize testing equipment and software
  • Lead a crew as acting foreman (up to 6 other employees)
  • Timekeeping
  • Maintain documents, records, and reports as required
  • Operate Hi-rail vehicles
  • Operate various power tools
  • Provide daily updates to the field manager
  • Other duties as assigned

What We Offer

  • Competitive wage range is $34.00–$50.00/hour, based on experience and qualifications, pay scale increases with credentials and experience
  • Benefits effective your first day of employment
  • Qualified Signal Maintainer signing bonus
We are an equal opportunity employer. We encourage all interested applicants to apply.

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