Railway Freight Car Mechanic

15 hours ago


Prince Rupert, Canada Canadian National Railway Full time
About the Role

CN is seeking a skilled Car Mechanic to join our team. As a Car Mechanic, you will be responsible for inspecting, maintaining, building, and repairing railway freight cars and equipment in accordance with Federal and CN's regulations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Inspect cars and components in accordance with railroad associations, Federal Railroad Administration regulations, and company operating standards.
  • Perform all scheduled, on-request, and preventive maintenance and repair on rail cars, under frames, on structures, safety appliances, draft systems, and any associated tests.
  • Repair and install railway car parts such as compressors, air valves, bearings, couplings, air cylinders, and piping.
  • Operate transport vehicles, including cranes, trucks, track mobile, and shop equipment.
  • Prepare inspection, maintenance, and work reports, and record details on prescribed forms in accordance with established procedures.
Working Conditions

This role requires working shifts, weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime when necessary. You will be partially performing outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions.

Requirements
  • Previous welding experience gained through formal training or work experience is an asset.
  • High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) is required.
  • Must be 18 years of age.
  • Must meet all medical fitness for duty requirements for the position, including requirements for Safety.
  • Valid driver's license is required.
  • Ability to work autonomously, adapt to different situations, and manage stress.
  • Demonstrate good teamwork and maintain positive interactions with others.
  • Good verbal, reading comprehension, and writing skills.
  • Dedicated to getting the job done while meeting established standards of quality, safety, and client satisfaction.
  • Familiarity with electrical and electronic tools and instruments.
  • Ability to determine the condition of objects and parts for wear and defects.
  • Vocational and technical training and knowledge of Railroad Operating Rules.
  • Basic computer skills.
Training and Development

The incumbent receives on-the-job training, both theoretical and practical instructions, over a period of 3 weeks at 40 hours per week. Depending on the incumbent's level of experience, a 4-year on-the-job CN specific apprenticeship program may be required and the incumbent will attend a series of courses at their work location in Canada.

This position is a unionized position. As such, pay and benefits are governed by the applicable collective agreement.



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