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Description

Were hiring ACROSS Saskatchewan!

Role:

S&C Apprentices will gain the knowledge and skills to become qualified Signal Maintainers, whose duties include installing, repairing, testing and maintaining various signal and communications systems and apparatus, including railway signaling systems, wayside information systems, and highway grade crossing protection systems. Typical Apprentice duties include hand digging to bury cable, wiring equipment, using a variety of hand tools, bonding rail and testing signal plants. To learn more about the job click here to view the video.

Critical performance areas include the following but may vary depending on location and circumstances:

- Highway grade crossing protection, automatic classification yards.
- Install, repair, maintain, test and inspect signal systems including automatic block, traffic control, train stop, train control, cab signal and interlocking systems.
- Use of a wide variety of hand tools, on track high-rail equipment, and test instruments.
- Perform construction duties, including digging holes and trenches to lay cables, wiring apparatus, setting piers, installing equipment, etc.

Employment requirements:

- Valid driver's license.

The ideal candidate profile:

- Good teamwork.
- Ability to work independently, well organized and can maintain a schedule.
- Ability to provide clear written and verbal communications.
- Capable of reading and understanding visual displays and written communications.
- Ability to understand and apply electrical/electronic and mechanical principles.
- Ability to follow company safety procedures, use common sense and maintain an overall level of safety awareness.
- Capable of making effective decisions in unfamiliar locations or when responding to changes or interruptions in work processes.
- Ability to judge the condition of objects/parts for wear and/or defects.
- Computer skills that apply to the job.