Signalman

Job ID: 20069 

• Health & Dental Benefits 


• Employee Assistance Program 


• Employer RRSP match 


• Room for advancement

$29-$42 per hour depending on experience 

Reporting to the Signal Superintendent or Foreman, the Signalman performs all necessary signal installations, inspections, tests, and maintenance as required. We are looking for candidates that have all ranges of railway signaling experience from Signal Assistants, Signalman, Signal Maintainers, and Signals Foreman. 

•    Perform general labour tasks as necessary. 
•    Assist in ground work installations, wiring & testing.
•    Maintain tools and equipment in ready-for-service condition.
•    Perform all periodic inspection and tests as per railway and PNR standards.
•    Comply with railway and PNR safe work practices and signal work procedures.
•    Perform all administrative duties related to proper documentation as per PNR Quality Management System. 

• 1-3 years of Signalman experience


• Experience working on a variety of different environments such as commuter rail, transit and LRT  is beneficial but not mandatory.


• Valid driver’s license with clean abstract


• Understanding of various signaling systems.


• Ability to read, interpret and comprehend drawings and specifications and contract documents


• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Work is outdoors in all weather conditions


• Exposure to live track/trains and high voltage


• Work is safety sensitive and protective equipment is required


• Work away from home is common.

This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position.  There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned. 

RailWorks is North America’s leading rail maintenance and infrastructure solutions provider. With over 100 years of experience, our geographic footprint enables us to quickly serve our customers and provides ample opportunities for our employees to grow their careers within the company. We take on challenging projects every day and our success relies on a collaborative, safe, and open-minded work environment that encourages teamwork, positivity, and ingenuity. We are committed to creating a culture of trust, respect, and acceptance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with PNR RailWorks without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law.

PNR RailWorks is committed to fostering an equitable, accessible, and inclusive workplace. As such, PNR RailWorks will ensure reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities throughout the hiring process, including the interview. If selected for an interview, requests for accommodation can be confidentially made to a member of the recruitment team who will arrange in advance for reasonable and appropriate accommodation for fair and equitable assessment throughout the process.