Signals & Communication Maintainer - Keolis Grand River
Test, inspect, and maintain signals and communications systems within a light rail transit environment to ensure proper operation. Perform corrective actions, replace defective components, and collaborate with other maintenance groups to ensure system reliability.
- Hybrid
- Waterloo, ON
- Posted May 25, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
Change the future with us. We are looking for dedicated and talented people who tackle ever-changing challenges, customer needs, and questions from colleagues with clever concepts and creativity. We embrace change and work with curious minds re-inventing the future of work. Join us and let us focus together on what’s truly important: making lives better with new ideas and the latest technology around the world. * Freedom and a healthy work- life balance– Embrace our flexible work environment with flex hours, telecommuting and digital workspaces. * Solve the world’s most significant problems – Be part of exciting and innovative projects. * Engaging, challenging, and fast evolving, cutting edge technological environment. * Competitive wages and RRSP Matching package. * Rewarding vacation entitlement with the opportunity to buy extra vacation depending on your lifestyle. * Contribute to our social responsibility initiatives focused on access to education, access to technology and sustaining communities and make a positive impact on the community. * Participate in our celebrations, social even * Diversity and inclusivity focused. What will you do? Responsibilities and Duties * Test, inspect and maintain signals & communications systems in a light rail transit environment. * Verify the proper operation of signals & communications systems and equipment. * Investigate locate problems and/or failures and take the proper corrective action. * Perform a variety of maintenance work necessary to ensure the equipment and systems components are operating as intended at all times. * Replace defective signal and communication equipment and components, as required on an urgent of planned basis. * Operate on-track and highway vehicles, as required. * Ensure proper documentation and reporting of all required information. * Working with and alongside other Maintenance Groups (OCS/TPSS, Track, BSST Maintenance Group). * Snow Removal and Grass Maintenance. * Rotating shift as we provide a 24/7 coverage, also On-call coverage for emergency response on a rotating basis. Required Skills and Qualifications * High school graduation. * Post-secondary education in electronics, railroad signals certification or equivalent experience is an asset. * 3 years’ experience in a related field is required. * Ability to read and comprehend drawings and specifications is an asset. * Ability to understand, interpret and record technical and non-technical information. * Safety minded work ethic. * Ability to climb ladders and work at elevated heights. * Ability to perform a wide range of physical labour (including lifting and/or displacing approximately 60 lbs). * Valid “G” driver’s license or higher with clean Drivers Abstract. * Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
What you’ll do
Test, inspect, and maintain signals and communications systems within a light rail transit environment to ensure proper operation. Perform corrective actions, replace defective components, and collaborate with other maintenance groups to ensure system reliability.
Requirements
Requires a high school diploma and at least 3 years of experience in a related field, with post-secondary education in electronics or railroad signals as an asset. Must possess a valid 'G' driver's license and the physical ability to perform heavy lifting and work at heights in all weather conditions.
Benefits
• Flexible Work Environment • Flex Hours • Telecommuting • Digital Workspaces • Competitive Wages • RRSP Matching Package • Vacation Entitlement • Option To Buy Extra Vacation • Social Responsibility Initiatives
Other relevant skills
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- Signals Maintenance
- Communications Systems Maintenance
- Electronics
- Railroad Signals Certification
- Technical Drawing Interpretation
- Physical Labour
- Vehicle Operation
- Emergency Response
- Preventative Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
Job areas
- Transportation
- Engineering
- Trades
- Security & Safety
Additional details
- Minimum education
- High school
- Minimum experience
- 3+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
