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WIREMAN
@ RailWorks
Mississauga, Ontario
Overview
RailWorks is hiring a S&C Wireman to install, verify and validate railway signaling controls and communications hardware and software per approved plans. The role involves wiring signal components in factory and field settings, continuity testing and system integration, with shift work on days and afternoons. The posting states a unionized position at $30.92 per hour with health and dental benefits, a pension and vacation.
Responsibilities:
- Install and wire signal components in factory and field settings
- Verify wiring via continuity testing per written procedures
- Integrate and performance-test systems with simulators
- Maintain accurate project records
- Enforce safety policies and take part in site inspections
Requirements summary:
- Degree or diploma in electronics, controls, communications or related field
- Experience with electrical controls, PLCs or SCADA an asset
- Strong attention to detail and engineering process
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Interest in railway and transit signaling
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · successfactors
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-24
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Job details
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Schedule | day, evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Construction site, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Electronics, Controls, Communications |
| Perks mentioned | Generous 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.
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…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Construction |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | New York, NY |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1998 |
| Specialties | Rail Track ConstructionMaintenance and RehabilitationTransit Systems ContractingSignals and Communicationsand Steel ties |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 30 |
| View page |
Job ID: 20027
Benefits Offering
· Health & Dental Benefits
· Employee Assistance Program
· Company Pension
· Competitive Vacation
· Room for advancement provided
Compensation
· Unionized Position
· Salary Range: $30.92
Position Summary
Reporting to the Manager of Engineering & Technical Services or delegate, the S&C Wireman will install, verify and validate railway signaling controls and communications hardware and software in accordance with approved plans and procedures.
Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties
· Install and wire vital and non-vital signal components in both the factory and field setting.
· Conduct all work in accordance with AREMA standards.
· Verification of wiring plans via continuity “buzz” testing in accordance with written procedures.
· Conducts wiring of the electrical components
· Ensures all wiring is correctly installed and meets the project plans
· System integration and performance testing working with various electronic and software based simulators.
· Maintain accurate records following project document management processes and procedures.
· Ensure that all safety policies are enforced; participate in regular site inspections/audits.
· Must be okay with shift work (Days & Afternoons)
· Other duties as assigned
Required Skills and Qualifications
· Degree or diploma in electronics, controls, communications or related field.
· Experience testing electrical controls, PLC’s, SCADA systems would be a plus.
· Interest in railway and transit signaling and controls.
· Strong attention to detail and ability to follow an engineering process.
· Excellent language skills in written and spoken English.
· Ability to obtain Professional Engineer status in Canada would be an asset.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
· Mostly works indoors in a wiring shop environment and occasionally works outdoors at construction sites.
· Stands, walks, climbs, balances, stoops, and crouches while negotiating work areas under construction.
· May be exposed to live track/trains and loud noise.
· May be exposed to harsh weather conditions including very hot and very cold weather.
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.
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.
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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