Student Veterans of America Jobs

Welcome to SVA’s jobs portal, your one-stop shop for finding the most up to date source of employment opportunities. We have partnered with the National Labor Exchange to provide you this information. You may be looking for part-time employment to supplement your income while you are in school. You might be looking for an internship to add experience to your resume. And you may be completing your training ready to start a new career. This site has all of those types of jobs.

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Canadian Pacific Railway Communication Tech II in St. Paul, Minnesota

Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big moves!Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico.Be a part of history as we connect a continent and create exciting career opportunities across our new transnational network.Visit cpkcr.com tolearn about the CPKCadvantage, our purpose and culture. PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: Facilitate repair and return of bad order circuit cards and components through equipment vendors. Use computers for diagnostics in troubleshooting electronic equipment, software burning, software uploading/downloading, downloading event logs, and other various functions. POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES: Will work outdoors a majority of the time with exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity such as extreme heat, cold, ice, rain, snow Can be physically demanding at times: Long distance driving Lift/carry, push/pull 50+ pounds Bending, stooping & standing Climb vertical ladders, stairs, ramps & getting on & off of track equipment Balance - FREQUENTLY (walk on uneven surfaces such as rocks for extended periods of time and for long distances) Reach above shoulders Sitting for long periods occasionally Work at height on ladders and scaffolding occasionally Occasional exposures to dust, fumes and gasses Use meters, scopes, and other various types of test equipment to diagnose equipment problems and failures Troubleshoot equipment to component level Facilitate repair and return of bad order circuit cards and components through equipment vendors Use computers for diagnostics in troubleshooting electronic equipment, software burning, software uploading/downloading, downloading event logs, and other various functions Test, inspect, and repair signal apparatus to meet requirements set forth by Canadian Pacific and FRA regulatory requirements Manage and document applicable FRA test and inspection reports Support Maintainers, Signal Crews, and other S&C employees in their duties and with technical issues Acquire and apply knowledge of S&C equipment & systems deployed on the property Become familiar with Signal & Communication circuit drawings and standards Make field checks and corrections to circuit drawings as necessary May also supervise, instruct, or direct other employees who may be assisting the Electronic Technician in their work Sunday to Thursday 0700 to 1530 POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Require formal electronic training with a recognized associate's degree, military or other equivalent specialized electronic training Must havea valid FCC General Radio Telephone Operators License (GROL) or equivalent i.e. International Society of Certified Electronic Technicians (ISCET certification) Must be qualified to handle work pertaining to VHF radio, data, carrier, telephone, EOT devices, switchboards and defect detectors Requires valid Driver's License to operate company vehicle Ability to obtain CDL Ability to respond for emergent work past normal working hours Ability to occasionally work at various heights (ladders, signal masts and structures) Previous railroad experience is preferred Must comply with company safety policies including the use of company approved PPE personal protective equipment (steel toe work boots, hearing protection, safety glasses, work gloves, hard hat & other WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER: Flexible and competitive benefits package Employee Share Purchase Plan Annual Fitness Subsidy Part-time Studies Program ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Medical Requirements: Operating safely is a core foundation of CPKC. Our commitment is to protect our people, customers,communities in which we operate, the environment and our assets. We are also committed to ahealthy and safe workplace. CPKC's Alcohol and Drug Policy and Procedures ("Policy andProcedures") support these commitments. All new hires for a safety sensitive position will be required to complete a pre-employment medical that includes a physical, vision, hearing, alcohol, and drug audit assessment. Pre-employment qualification drug test(s) are also required. This includes candidates participating in the Trainee Program who will also be required to pass a drug test during the training process before receiving final qualification for the position. Background Investigation: The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances: Criminal history check Education verification Driver's License Verification CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Req ID: 102608 Department: Engineering Job Type: Full-Time Position Type: Union Location: St. Paul, Minnesota Country: United States # of Positions: 1 Job Available to: Internal & External #LI- PP+ # CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including women, Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) .

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