Communications Technician

at  Canadian National Railway

CN is home to opportunities for skilled tradespeople who are interested in continually learning and building a career in a safety-focused, team environment. Working on state-of-the-art locomotives and cars that carry freight from coast-to-coast-to-coast, you’ll feel proud knowing you’re a part of what makes the economy work. And with paid training, you’ll be able to evolve your skills. At CN, the careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!

JOB SUMMARY

The Signals and Communication (S&C) Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, testing, replacing, and repairing railway signals and communications equipment. The incumbent troubleshoots to analyze, isolate, and resolve any malfunctions.

REQUIREMENTS

• Previous railroad experience*
• Experience in performing labor in an outdoor work environment
• Technician or Technologist Diploma in Communications or Electronics from a recognized technical college
• Must have a valid Driver’s License
• Applies critical thinking
• Communicates with impact
• Solves problems to create value
• Identifies potential safety and security risks
• Considers ESG principles in all operations
• Collaborates with others and shares information
• Demonstrates agility and drives change
• Fluent in English, written and verbal
• Ability to follow instructions and regulations
• Must be able to complete a pre-employment medical that includes a physical, vision, hearing, alcohol, and drug audit assessment
• Must successfully complete criminal history check, reference check, education and Driver’s License verification
• Any experience/education/skills/knowledge for these above would be considered as an asset

• Use digital and analog multi-meters, oscilloscopes, and common electronic test instrument for the installation, maintenance, and diagnosis of equipment problems and failures
• Use of common hand and battery operated tools
• Troubleshoot Signals and Communications (S&C) equipment to circuit board level
• Facilitate repair and return defective circuit cards and components through equipment vendors
• Use computers for diagnostics in troubleshooting electronic equipment, software burning, software uploading and downloading, downloading event logs, and other functions
• Test, inspect, and make necessary equipment repairs as per S&C and industry standard
• Handle and document applicable CN tests and inspection reports
• Provide field and technical support as required in managed corporate data networks and in other S&C maintenance territories
• Acquire, apply, and comply with Railway Operating Rules, Safety Rules and Policies, S&C requirements and code of practices
• Become familiar with S&C circuit drawings and standards