Reporting to the Signal Supervisor, The Signal Assistant will be supporting project work and/or the maintenance operations. The work is physically demanding and performed outdoors in a field setting, near live track during nights and days, in all weather conditions.

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties

Perform general labor tasks as necessary including operating equipment.

Maintain tools and equipment in ready-for-service condition.

Perform special duties as assigned by the Signal Supervisor, Leading Signal Maintainer or Signal Maintainer.

Work cooperatively with other Signal Maintainers on project work and supporting the maintenance operations.

Comply with railway and PNR safe work practices and signal work procedures.

Required Skills and Qualifications

1-2 years of field electrical experience

Must hold a valid driver’s G license

Previous experience in project work and/or in a construction/farm environment required

Mechanically inclined to work with and fix small gas engines

Experience with heavy equipment (backhoe/skid steers) or cranes/boom trucks an asset

Diploma is an asset in Electrical Technology/Technician but not required

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Work is outdoors in all weather conditions.

Exposure to live track/trains and high voltage.





Work is safety sensitive and protective equipment is required.

Travel to work sites is required.

Federal DOT Compliance
As a US Department of Transportation contractor, RailWorks is required to comply with all current Federal DOT regulations, including drug testing. At this time, Federal DOT drug tests do not allow for the use of marijuana, even in states that allow medical and/or recreational use. Accordingly, candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test that includes marijuana prior to being hired.

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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.

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📌 SIGNAL ASSISTANT (Manitoba)
🏢 RailWorks
📍 Manitoba