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Signal Construction Assistant

@ RailWorks

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Mississauga, ON · Guelph, ON · Toronto, ON

1+ years experience
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SIGNALS

Overview

RailWorks is hiring a Signal Construction Assistant to support signal project work and maintenance on live railway track. The role is outdoor, physically demanding field work in all weather, including nights, with travel to work sites. The posting states a unionized salary of $30.94+ and benefits including health and dental, an RRSP match and time off.

Responsibilities:

  • General labour tasks, including operating equipment
  • Maintaining tools and equipment in ready-for-service condition
  • Special duties assigned by the Signal Supervisor
  • Cooperative work on project and maintenance operations
  • Following railway and PNR safe work practices

Requirements summary:

  • 1-2 years of field electrical experience
  • Valid G driver's licence
  • Experience in project work or construction/farm environment
  • Mechanically inclined, able to fix small gas engines
  • Heavy equipment or crane experience an asset

Tools & skills

BackhoeSkid steerCraneBoom truckSmall gas engines

Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalRetirement planEmployee assistance
Source and dates

Employer career site / ATS feed · successfactors

Employer posting date
2026-10-23
First seen by our source
2026-10-09
Source record updated
2026-10-24

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentConstruction trades
Experience1+ years
Scheduleday, evening, overnight
Travelair: none · ground: moderate
Work settingClient sites, Outdoors
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · computer none
Driver’s licencerequired
Fields of studyElectrical Technology, Electrical Technician
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Retirement plan, Wellness

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RailWorks

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North America's leading provider of rail infrastructure solutions

Full company description

RailWorks builds and maintains rail transportation infrastructure that keeps people and goods moving across the United States and Canada. As a company, RailWorks believes that great work comes from commitment – commitment to quality, commitment to consistency, commitment to safety. When we commit to better work, we’re not just doing well by our customers; we’re also protecting the people important to us and paying homage to a long history of world-class service. What We Do: - Rail Construction & Maintenance - Signals & Communications - Steel ties and turnouts via our NARSTCO division - Maintenance of Way services Our Customers: - Transit authorities and transportation agencies/departments - Railroads of all sizes - Passenger and commuter rail lines - Private industries serviced by rail

LinkedIn followers
35,347
People associated on LinkedIn
804
Reported office locations
  • 5 Penn Plaza, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10001, US
Business categories
  • Construction
  • Infrastructure
  • Railroad
  • Transportation
  • Construction, repair and maintenance
Other recorded names
  • RailWorks
  • RailWorks Corporation
Specialties
  • Rail Track Construction
  • Maintenance and Rehabilitation
  • Transit Systems Contracting
  • Signals and Communications
  • and Steel ties
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
No
Reported total investment
0

Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.

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RailWorks builds and maintains rail transportation infrastructure that keeps people and goods moving across the United States and Canada. As a company, RailWorks believes that great work comes from commitment – commitment to quality, commitment to consistency, commitment to safety. When we commit to better work, we’re not just doing well by our customers; we’re also protecting the people important to us and paying…

FieldValue
IndustryConstruction
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersNew York, NY
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded1998
SpecialtiesRail Track ConstructionMaintenance and RehabilitationTransit Systems ContractingSignals and Communicationsand Steel ties
Open jobs on Jobsy30
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Job description

Job ID: 19999

Benefits Offering

Company events

Health & Dental Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Employer RRSP match

Competitive Time Off Policy

Compensation

Unionized

Salary: $30.94+

Position Summary

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 environment, 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.

Company Overview

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 track and transit system experts for over 100 years and with 45 offices across the U.S. and Canada. We take on challenging projects every day and our success rely on a collaborative and open-minded work environment that encourages teamwork, positivity, and ingenuity. We are committed to creating a culture of trust, respect, and acceptance. RailWorks also offers opportunities to grow your career, develop your skills and pursue success.

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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