Job Description

POSITION:Signal Maintainer (Relieving/Roving)
REPORTS TO:Manager, Signals & Communications
DEPARTMENT:Rail Infrastructure
LOCATION:Cochrane (System-wide coverage)
REFERENCE:200-28-25
RATE OF PAY:$34.54WHO WE ARE:
Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC) is an Agency of the Province of Ontario that provides efficient and vital transportation services. We employ over 900 skilled professionals and are over 120 years old and proud of our heritage and connection to the communities we serve. We are focused on moving forward with the goal of being a valued leader in transportation. We offer competitive salary, excellent benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, paid vacation, 3 paid personal leave days along with discounted transportation on our bus and passenger rail services.ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT:
The Signal Maintainer (Relieving/Roving) is a permanent full-time position. This role will be assigned to perform a wide range of signal work across the system \xe2\x80\x9cas and where required\xe2\x80\x9d and to assist with capital project support, vacation, illness, and peak workloads. In addition, they will also be assigned responsibility for specific equipment within their headquarters. Applicants should be aware of the requirement for routine travel away from their headquarters and overnight stays as per the collective agreement.MAJOR DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Constructs, maintains and repairs designated signal equipment (track signal circuits) as assigned
• Carries out scheduled system tests, records results and maintains records as required
• Assists in the installation, removal or alteration of various signal appliances or their associated track circuitry as required
• Responds to emergency repair situations during and after regular working hours, sometimes on holidays and weekends
• Signals maintainers must be in good physical condition to perform job duties outdoors in all types of weather conditions

REQUIREMENTS:

• Secondary School Diploma or GED
• Strong aptitude for the electrical/ electronic field
• Preference will be given to applicants with a current certificate of training from a recognized Railway Signal Training course or those possessing a college/university diploma/degree in the electrical/electronic field
• Applicants must be motivated self-starters, capable of working alone or in a group
• Must possess a valid Ontario G driver\xe2\x80\x99s license
• Basic personal computer skills an asset
• Valid passport with the ability to travel to the USA for training
• Must have the ability to travel 90% of the time if required
• Experience working in a railway environment an asset
• Applicant must demonstrate willingness to receive training as deemed necessary in the field of railway signaling. This is considered a safety-sensitive position; therefore applicants must pass Transport Canada mandated medical examinations including testing for color vision & hearing acuity
• Ability to understand/pass Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR), safety rules and any other rules deemed necessary by the company
• Committed to Company Health and Safety

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: The successful candidate will need to pass the following clearances: criminal record check, employment references and education verification.CLOSING DATE: Ongoing until filled. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Qualified individuals are invited to apply in writing with a current covering letter and resume (provided in one document), stating reference name and number.Ontario Northland is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources.Les offres d\'emploi sont \xc3\xa9galement disponibles en fran\xc3\xa7ais. Visitez notre site Web sur les carri\xc3\xa8res ou appelez le 1-800-363-7512, poste 394 pour plus de renseignements.Powered by JazzHR

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