- Req ID: 81705
- Department: Engineering
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Position Type: Union
- Location: Fargo, North Dakota
- Country: United States
- % of Travel: 0-10%
- # of Positions: 1
- Compensation Rate: $34.68/hour
- Job Available to: Internal & External
- Deadline to apply: 12/03/2020

Canadian Pacific is a transcontinental railway in Canada and the United States with direct links to major ports on the west and east coasts. CP provides North American customers a competitive rail service with access to key markets in every corner of the globe. CP is growing with its customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services, logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit cpr.ca to see the rail advantages of CP. For more on our purpose, culture, and strategy, visit

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- General responsibilities for this position involve the installation, maintenance and construction of Train Control Systems and Grade Crossing Warning Systems;
- May supervise, instruct, or direct other employees assisting the Electronic Technician in their work;
- 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;
- Facilitate repair and return of bad order circuit cards and components through equipment vendors;
- Use meters, scopes, and other various types of test equipment to diagnose equipment problems and failures;
- 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 FRA test and inspection reports;
- Support Signal Maintainers, Signal Crews, and Signal Testmen in their duties and with technical issues;
- Acquire and apply knowledge of Grade Crossing Warning System equipment, i.e. HXP's, GCP's, PMD's and Train Control Systems, i.e. VHLC's, VPI's, Electro logic's, Microlok's;
- Become familiar with Signal & Communication circuit drawings and standards;
- Make field checks and corrections to circuit drawings as necessary.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required;
- Post-secondary education is preferred;
- Must possess valid FCC General Radio Telephone Operators License (GROL) or equivalent i.e. International Society of Certified Electronic Technicians (ISCET certification);
- Requires valid Driver's License to operate company vehicle;
- Ability to respond for emergent work past normal working hours;
- Ability to occasionally work at various heights (ladders, signal masts and structures).

WHAT CP HAS TO OFFER:
- Flexible and competitive benefits package
- Completive company pension plan
- Annual Fitness Subsidy

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Medical Requirements:
CP is committed to the safety and health of its employees and the general public. This position is a safety critical position; all new hires will be required to complete a pre-employment medical that includes a physical, vision, hearing, alcohol and drug audit assessments. Qualification drug test(s) are also required.

Drug Test Elements:
All new hires are required to undergo a drug screen. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping CP safe and drug free.

Background Investigation:
The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:
- Criminal history check
- Education verification
- Last 3 years of driving history
- Last 3 years of employment history; includes military service
- Social Security number verification

CP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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