Signals & Communications Apprentice
Company: Canadian National Railway
Location: Stevens Point
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
Signals and Communications Apprentice - USEnjoying physical
labour and working outdoors as well as being safety-minded are
vital to a career in rail operations at CN. If you like being part
of a team and working in different locations every day, a rewarding
career in track maintenance will appeal to you. Working on a crew,
youll be part of an ever-changing, safety-first work environment
that ensures our infrastructure is safe, sound and train-ready. At
CN, the careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do
matters. Join us!Job SummaryThe Signals and Communications
Apprentice (S&C) United States (US) is responsible for
installing, repairing, testing, and maintaining various signals and
communications systems and apparatuses, including railway signaling
systems, wayside information systems, and highway grade crossing
protection systems.Major ResponsibilitiesInstall, repair, maintain,
test, and inspect signal systems and apparatus, including automatic
blocks, traffic controls, train stops, train controls, cab signals,
and interlocking systemsPerform construction duties, including
digging holes and trenches to lay cables, wiring apparatus, setting
piers, and installing equipmentPerform highway grade crossing
protection and automatic classification yardsUse a wide variety of
hand tools, bonding rail, and testing signal plans, including on
track high-rail equipment and test instruments to bury cable and
wire equipmentEnsure a safe working environment by following CNs
safety policies and proceduresWorking ConditionsMust be available
for shift work, including weekends and nightsWork is performed
outdoors, sometimes in extreme weather conditions and on uneven
terrain and surfacesRegular exposure to dust, pollen, fumes, noise,
and vibrationsMust meet medical fitness for duty
requirementsAbility to grasp and work at heights and elevationsAble
to perform repetitive physical activitiesMust be able to lift and
carry up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 85 pounds
occasionallyMust be available to work away from home in isolated
locationsRequirementsGrade 12 Diploma or General Educational
Development (GED)Completion of a Bachelors Degree, or a 2- or
3-year College level program in Electronics, Engineering or other
related field such as Physics or Mathematics*Successful completion
of CNs apprenticeship program, including in-class theory and
laboratory work, as well as hands-on skill development in the
fieldValid Drivers LicenseValid Commercial Drivers License
(CDL)Must be at least 18 years of ageCollaborates and maintains
positive interactions with othersAbility to work independently,
well organized, and maintain schedulesAbility to understand and
apply electrical, electronic, and mechanical principlesAbility to
follow company safety procedures, apply critical thinking, and
maintain safety awarenessCapable of making effective decisions in
unfamiliar locations and when responding to changes, as well as
interruptions in work processesAbility to judge the condition of
objects and parts for wear and defectsMeet established standards of
quality, productivity, and client satisfactionHand-eye
coordinationGood climbing and balancing skills for performing
installation and maintenance activitiesKnowledge of signals or Rail
Operating RulesBasic computer knowledgeTrainingThe incumbent
receives 3 weeks classroom training sessions at 40 hours per week
at the CN Campus during the one-year apprentice training program.
The training is primarily on health and safety rules, standard
codes of practice, installation methods, testing and maintenance
procedures, and equipment familiarization. Successful completion of
the classroom training is mandatory to work as a Signal Maintainer.
Once qualified, the role is subject to promotion as a Signals and
Communications Maintainer and protect seniority as vacancies
arise.This position is a unionized position. As such, pay and
benefits are governed by the applicable collective agreement.About
CNCN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler.
Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities
it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of
natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods
throughout North America every year. As the only railroad
connecting Canadas Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip
of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its
affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and
sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs
supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At
CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our
customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to
deliver results.CN is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It
is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates
without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age,
or disability, assuming an individual can perform the essential
functions of the job with or without accommodation. Only qualified
candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please monitor
your email on a regular basis, as communication is primarily made
through email.by Jobble
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