Signals & Communications Technician (A)

Job overview

The Signals & Communications Technician (A) role is onsite in Escanaba, MI. The qualified rate is $48.60 per hour; new hires may receive a lower hourly rate during the qualifying period. CN operates a North American railroad focused on safe and reliable transportation. The role maintains shop equipment and railway-related electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems to support equipment availability and shop productivity. It performs preventive and corrective maintenance in accordance with company standards, manufacturer specifications, regulations, and safe work procedures.

What you'll do

• Inspect, test, troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain shop equipment, electrical and electronic systems, mechanical components, tools, and railway equipment
• perform preventive, corrective, and on-request maintenance
• diagnose electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic failures
• use diagrams, manuals, tools, and testing equipment
• record and report defects, safety concerns, repair progress, parts needs, and equipment status
• maintain accurate work records
• follow railway, environmental, electrical safety, and lockout/tagout requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

signals & communications technician

escanaba mi

cn

railway operations

electrical maintenance

electronic systems

mechanical maintenance

preventive maintenance

troubleshooting

safety-sensitive

$48.60/hr qualified rate

irregular shifts

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employee share investment plan, pension, benefits, and Railroad Retirement Benefits.

Why this role

Requires a high school diploma or GED, a recognized technical program, apprenticeship, or equivalent work experience, and a valid driver’s license. Work may include irregular shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime in shop, yard, and outdoor railway environments.

About the employer

CN is hiring for this role. Industry: Support Activities for Rail Transportation. Sector: 48.