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Job ID: 14028784
 
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Job Title:Communication Tech II
Work Type:Work Days: Work Vary: Yes , Shift: Other, Hours Per Week: 40, Work Type: Regular
 
Salary Offered:Unspecified
Benefits:Unspecified.
 
Physical Required:Unspecified
Drug Testing Required:Unspecified
Education Required:Associate's Degree
Experience Required:Unspecified
 
Required Skills:
Please see the job description for information about required job skills.
Preferred Skills:
 
Job Description:
Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big moves!Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico.Be a part of history as we connect a continent and create exciting career opportunities across our new transnational network.Visit cpkcr.com tolearn about the CPKCadvantage, our purpose and culture.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
Facilitate repair and return of bad order circuit cards and components through equipment vendors. Use computers for diagnostics in troubleshooting electronic equipment, software burning, software uploading/downloading, downloading event logs, and other various functions.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Will work outdoors a majority of the time with exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity such as extreme heat, cold, ice, rain, snow
Can be physically demanding at times:
Long distance driving
Lift/carry, push/pull 50+ pounds
Bending, stooping & standing
Climb vertical ladders, stairs, ramps & getting on & off of track equipment
Balance - FREQUENTLY (walk on uneven surfaces such as rocks for extended periods of time and for long distances)
Reach above shoulders
Sitting for long periods occasionally
Work at height on ladders and scaffolding occasionally
Occasional exposures to dust, fumes and gasses
Use meters, scopes, and other various types of test equipment to diagnose equipment problems and failures
Troubleshoot equipment to component level
Facilitate repair and return of bad order circuit cards and components through equipment vendors
Use computers for diagnostics in troubleshooting electronic equipment, software burning, software uploading/downloading, downloading event logs, and other various functions
Test, inspect, and repair signal apparatus to meet requirements set forth by Canadian Pacific and FRA regulatory requirements
Manage and document applicable FRA test and inspection reports
Support Maintainers, Signal Crews, and other S&C employees in their duties and with technical issues
Acquire and apply knowledge of S&C equipment & systems deployed on the property
Become familiar with Signal & Communication circuit drawings and standards
Make field checks and corrections to circuit drawings as necessary
May also supervise, instruct, or direct other employees who may be assisting the Electronic Technician in their work
Sunday to Thursday 0700 to 1530
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Require formal electronic training with a recognized associate's degree, military or other equivalent specialized electronic training
Must havea valid FCC General Radio Telephone Operators License (GROL) or equivalent i.e. International Society of Certified Electronic Technicians (ISCET certification)
Must be qualified to handle work pertaining to VHF radio, data, carrier, telephone, EOT devices, switchboards and defect detectors
Requires valid Driver's License to operate company vehicle
Ability to obtain CDL
Ability to respond for emergent work past normal working hours
Ability to occasionally work at various heights (ladders, signal masts and structures)
Previous railroad experience is preferred
Must comply with company safety policies including the use of company approved PPE personal protective equipment (steel toe work boots, hearing protection, safety glasses, work gloves, hard hat & other

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:
Flexible and competitive benefits package
Employee Share Purchase Plan
Annual Fitness Subsidy
Part-time Studies Program
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Medical Requirements:
Operating safely is a core foundation of CPKC. Our commitment is to protect our people, customers,communities in which we operate, the environment and our assets. We are also committed to ahealthy and safe workplace. CPKC's Alcohol and Drug Policy and Procedures ("Policy andProcedures") support these commitments. All new hires for a safety sensitive position will be required to complete a pre-employment medical that includes a physical, vision, hearing, alcohol, and drug audit assessment. Pre-employment qualification drug test(s) are also required. This includes candidates participating in the Trainee Program who will also be required to pass a drug test during the training process before receiving final qualification for the position.
Background Investigation:
The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:
Criminal history check
Education verification
Driver's License Verification
CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Req ID: 102608
Department: Engineering
Job Type: Full-Time
Position Type: Union
Location: St. Paul, Minnesota
Country: United States
# of Positions: 1
Job Available to: Internal & External
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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 Colour (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)”.

Refer to ID 79021334 when applying