Signals & Communications Assistant

Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big moves! Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Be a part of history as we connect a continent and create exciting career opportunities across our new transnational network. Visit cpkcr.com to learn about the CPKC advantage, our purpose and culture.

* Hiring for the following locations - Baton Rouge, Shreveport, and Leesville

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

Assist in maintenance and construction of wayside signals and crossing signals normally in a mobile crew

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicants desired to have background in outdoor related construction, having some experience with heavy equipment such as backhoe, trencher, truck driving, and have background experience in the electrical/electronic field
• Required to travel
• CDL license or ability to obtain
• Must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather
• Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this position, you must not have had any drug or alcohol-related offenses within the past 2 years and no more than 1 within the past 5 years

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Employer Funded Retirement Plan
• Annual Fitness Subsidy
• Part-time Studies Program

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Medical Requirements: 

CPKC is committed to the safety and health of its employees and the general public.  This position is a  safety sensitive 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.

Background Investigation:

The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:       

• Criminal history check 
• Education verification 
• Driver’s License Verification 
• Last 3 years of driving history 
• Last 7 years of employment history; includes military service 
• Social Security number verification 

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

• Req ID: 102775
• Department: Engineering
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Union
• Location: Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Leesville, Louisiana
• Country: United States
• % of Travel: 70-80%
• # of Positions: 3
• Job Available to: Internal & External