Career Opportunities: Signal Maintainer - Sault Ste, Marie, ON (34064)Requisition ID34064-Posted10/23/2026-Track OperationStart a Watco Career and Discover the DifferenceKeep the world's supply chain moving. That's what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs. Whether you're at one of these locations or in a support-services role, there's one thread that ties everyone together. We're all on the same team. One Watco .Here's what you can expect from Watco:Outstanding culture recognized by Forbes and NewsweekCompetitive compensation and benefitsPaid on-the-job training with peer trainersTraining for conductors, engineers, mechanics, and MOW Team Members at Watco's Safe Performance CenterLeadership and development programs offered through Watco UniversityCareer advancement opportunitiesJob SummaryThe Signal Maintainer inspects, tests, troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs railroad signal systems and highway-rail grade crossing warning devices within an assigned territory. This position helps keep train movements and public crossings protected by performing scheduled tests, responding to equipment failures, documenting results, and coordinating work with dispatchers, operations, and other maintenance teams. The role combines field electrical and electronic work with outdoor physical work and may require after-hours response.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesDemonstrate reliable attendance and respond to assigned work and service calls in a timely mannerInspect, test, maintain, and repair wayside signals, grade crossing warning devices, signal circuits, power supplies, batteries, wiring, and related equipmentPerform required tests and inspections in accordance with applicable FRA regulations, company standards,



and approved procedures; accurately record results and corrective actionsDiagnose malfunctions using schematics, circuit plans, test instruments, and equipment indications; isolate faults and verify proper operation after repairInstall, replace, adjust, and maintain signal components and associated communication circuitry as assignedIdentify and report unsafe conditions, defects, or failures; follow established procedures to protect train movements and highway users while the condition is addressedPlan and complete preventive maintenance and corrective work; maintain tools, materials, equipment, and work recordsCoordinate work with dispatchers, train crews, track forces, supervisors, contractors, and other team members; communicate restrictions, testing, and return-to-service status clearlyFollow on-track safety, roadway worker protection, electrical safety, lockout/tagout, job briefing, PPE, vehicle, and other applicable rulesTravel within the assigned territory and work outdoors, including nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call periods as required by the assignmentPerform related installation, excavation, and site maintenance tasks when required and qualifiedQualificationsValid driver's license and ability to meet applicable company driving requirementsAbility to read electrical diagrams, technical instructions, signal plans, and test procedures; perform basic math and maintain accurate recordsWorking knowledge of electrical and electronic systems, safe use of test equipment, and systematic fault isolationAbility to communicate clearly and work independently in the field while coordinating safely with othersAbility to complete required railroad rules, safety, signal, and regulatory training and remain currentPrior railroad signal experience or formal electrical/electronics training preferred; equivalent military, trade, or industrial controls experience may be consideredEducationMust be 18 years of age or older with High School or GED equivalent

📌 Signal Maintainer - Sault Ste, Marie, On (Sault Ste. Marie)
🏢 Agawa Canyon Railroad ULC
📍 Sault Ste. Marie