Canadian Pacific Kansas City
Assistant Signals and Communications Apprentice
Canadian Pacific Kansas City, Clinton, Iowa, us, 52734
Join CPKC, North America's first transnational railroad connecting U.S. Canada and Mexico, where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. We connect communities, fuel economic growth, and provide meaningful work in a culture that values diversity, accountability, and pride. With opportunities for training, development, and advancement, you\u2019re not just building a career-you\u2019re part of something bigger. Together, we move goods, connect people, and create lasting change. Your future starts here.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION Our dynamic Signals and Communications team and play a critical role in ensuring the safe and efficient movement of trains. As part of the crew, you\u2019ll be tasked with maintaining and operating cutting-edge wayside signal systems, crossings, and track mechanisms. This position goes beyond routine maintenance-you will be entrusted with diagnosing malfunctions, performing essential repairs, and optimizing signal equipment to guarantee system reliability and safety. Based on CPKC's discretion and applicant\u2019s work experience you can be placed in the Assistant Signalman, or Signalman position.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES
Diagnose and repair signal equipment such as lights, track circuits, relays, and crossing gates to maintain optimal functionality
Perform tasks like digging, cable repair, pole line work, housekeeping, and wiring while assembling and installing signal equipment
Identify malfunctions within signal systems, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions to restore reliable operations
Adapt signal timing to accommodate train schedules and track conditions, ensuring efficiency and accuracy
Install new signal components and replace aging or worn-out parts to uphold system integrity and performance
Maintain thorough documentation of signal system operations, maintenance activities, and adjustments for compliance and operational consistency
Monitor and ensure precise signal visibility and functionality while strictly adhering to safety regulations and standards
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma or general equivalency
Must be at least 18 years of age
Valid driver\u2019s license: commercial driver\u2019s license preferred
A background in agriculture, mechanics, electronics, electrical systems, and the construction trades is considered an asset
Flexible availability to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in all weather conditions
Strong communication skills, with a proven ability to deliver clear instructions and foster effective teamwork
Demonstrate strong safety focus by following protocols and prioritizing team health and safety
WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER
Flexible and competitive benefits package
Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
Employee share purchase plan
Annual fitness subsidy
Part-time studies program
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS Medical and Drug Testing This is a safety sensitive position and a successful pre-employment medical assessment including physical, vision, hearing, and a negative company or regulated drug test is required. Post hire qualification drug testing may also be required.
Background Investigation
Criminal history check
Education verification
Driver\u2019s license verification and driving history
Social Security Number verification
Department of Transportation Background Check 40.25 Form
CULTURE OF INCLUSION For our U.S. applicants, CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For Canadian applicants CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including: women, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provide, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
Req ID: 105303
Department: Engineering
Job Type: Full-Time
Position Type: Union
Location: Clinton, Iowa
Country: United States
% of Travel: 90-100%
# of Positions: 1
Compensation Rate: $26.72 - $34.43 per hour
Job Available to: Internal & External
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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION Our dynamic Signals and Communications team and play a critical role in ensuring the safe and efficient movement of trains. As part of the crew, you\u2019ll be tasked with maintaining and operating cutting-edge wayside signal systems, crossings, and track mechanisms. This position goes beyond routine maintenance-you will be entrusted with diagnosing malfunctions, performing essential repairs, and optimizing signal equipment to guarantee system reliability and safety. Based on CPKC's discretion and applicant\u2019s work experience you can be placed in the Assistant Signalman, or Signalman position.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES
Diagnose and repair signal equipment such as lights, track circuits, relays, and crossing gates to maintain optimal functionality
Perform tasks like digging, cable repair, pole line work, housekeeping, and wiring while assembling and installing signal equipment
Identify malfunctions within signal systems, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions to restore reliable operations
Adapt signal timing to accommodate train schedules and track conditions, ensuring efficiency and accuracy
Install new signal components and replace aging or worn-out parts to uphold system integrity and performance
Maintain thorough documentation of signal system operations, maintenance activities, and adjustments for compliance and operational consistency
Monitor and ensure precise signal visibility and functionality while strictly adhering to safety regulations and standards
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma or general equivalency
Must be at least 18 years of age
Valid driver\u2019s license: commercial driver\u2019s license preferred
A background in agriculture, mechanics, electronics, electrical systems, and the construction trades is considered an asset
Flexible availability to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in all weather conditions
Strong communication skills, with a proven ability to deliver clear instructions and foster effective teamwork
Demonstrate strong safety focus by following protocols and prioritizing team health and safety
WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER
Flexible and competitive benefits package
Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
Employee share purchase plan
Annual fitness subsidy
Part-time studies program
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS Medical and Drug Testing This is a safety sensitive position and a successful pre-employment medical assessment including physical, vision, hearing, and a negative company or regulated drug test is required. Post hire qualification drug testing may also be required.
Background Investigation
Criminal history check
Education verification
Driver\u2019s license verification and driving history
Social Security Number verification
Department of Transportation Background Check 40.25 Form
CULTURE OF INCLUSION For our U.S. applicants, CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For Canadian applicants CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including: women, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provide, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
Req ID: 105303
Department: Engineering
Job Type: Full-Time
Position Type: Union
Location: Clinton, Iowa
Country: United States
% of Travel: 90-100%
# of Positions: 1
Compensation Rate: $26.72 - $34.43 per hour
Job Available to: Internal & External
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