LRT Signals Technician

Join our Edmonton Transit Service team as an LRT Signals Technician and play a vital role in keeping our city moving safely and reliably. In this hands-on technical role, you will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, modification, and emergency response for the LRT signalling system and its associated components. You will work closely with internal teams, collaborators, and external contractors to troubleshoot complex electrical systems while minimizing impacts to train operations. From conducting equipment evaluations to routing train movements safely around work zones, your expertise ensures our transit network operates at peak performance. We are looking for a safety-focused, collaborative professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is eager to share their knowledge with apprentices and team members. If you are passionate about technical excellence and serving the Edmonton community, we invite you to apply. What will you do? - Maintain, repair, modify, and troubleshoot electrical equipment and LRT signalling systems to ensure optimal operational reliability - Respond to trouble calls and diagnose technical issues promptly to limit impacts on LRT operations - Route train movements safely around work zones while trains are in full public operation - Document preventative maintenance, repair records, and accurately update electrical drawings and prints - Conduct acceptance and evaluation tests on new equipment, document results, and compile technical reports - Mentor, train, and provide on-the-job guidance to apprentices and team members - Interface directly with engagement participants and project partners to explain technical details and support continuous improvements - Actively participate in the safety program, develop safe work plans, and recommend best practices to enhance work methods