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Railway Freight Car Technician

2 months ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada CN Full time
About the Role

CN is seeking a skilled Car Mechanic Apprentice to join our team. As a key member of our maintenance crew, 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 to ensure compliance with railroad associations, Federal Railroad Administration regulations, and company operating standards
  • Perform scheduled, on-request, and preventive maintenance and repair on rail cars, under frames, on structures, safety appliances, draft systems, and associated tests
  • Repair and install railway car parts, including compressors, air valves, bearings, couplings, air cylinders, and piping
  • Operate transport vehicles, including cranes, trucks, track mobiles, and shop equipment
  • Prepare inspection, maintenance, and work reports, and record details on prescribed forms in accordance with established procedures
Working Conditions
  • Available to work shifts, weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime when necessary
  • Partially performed outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions
  • Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, performing overhead work, lifting, and carrying up to 50 pounds (22 kg) and occasionally up to 85 pounds (39 kg)
  • Frequent climbing or balancing, grasping, and good eye-hand coordination
  • May be required to work away from their assigned terminal
Requirements
  • Previous welding experience gained through formal training or work experience is an asset
  • High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)
  • 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
  • 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. The training includes rail car components, rail car inspection, single car tests, special commodities Level 2, freight car repairs, jacking procedures, railway welding, aerial lifts, yard operating rules, and other items relevant to the position. A successful completion of this training is essential for future performance of duties.

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

About CN

CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. As the only railroad connecting Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500-mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability, and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.

CN is an employment equity employer and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please monitor your email on a regular basis, as communication is primarily made through email.