Diesel engine mechanic

3 days ago

Montréal QC HK K, Canada VIA Rail Full time $60,000 - $120,000 per year

Reference Number : 1092

Status : Permanent - Full-time

Annual Salary / Hourly Rate : $ 38.49

Number of positions to be filled : 1

Application Deadline : 11/21/2025

Did you know that VIA Rail is carrying out ambitious projects to modernize its services and infrastructure? From our new ultramodern train fleet to ongoing improvement of our infrastructure, we're building the future of transportation in Canada. Working for VIA Rail is being a part of a collective effort in sustainable mobility.

VIA Rail Canada Inc., Canada's national passenger rail service, is currently hiring for Diesel Engine Mechanics to work at our Montreal Maintenance Center in Pointe St-Charles.

As a Diesel Engine Mechanic, you will carry out preventive maintenance and execute repairs on locomotives and rolling stock.

You will bring your skills to determine the causes of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic defects on fascinating locomotives and perform the repairs.

You will also conduct inspections and maintenance on the locomotives in compliance with VIA's preventive maintenance program.

The position is permanent (40 hours per week guaranteed) and the work schedule may vary (day, evening, night, weekend, and holidays).

Candidates must be available to work any day of the week as the Maintenance Center is open 7 days a week, 24h during peak season.

What is in it for you?

  • Permanent position (40 hours per week guaranteed, with overtime available)
  • Hourly salary: $38.49
  • Evening and night shift differentials: $1.50 and $2.00 per hour, respectively
  • Full benefits: Dental, medical, pension plan, ride pass, 5 personal days + vacations
  • PPE (boots, glasses, helmet, vest, gloves), tools and uniforms are provided.

Job requirements:

  • A vocational diploma in heavy duty mechanics, diesel mechanics, automotive mechanics.
  • Excellent leadership and teamwork skills
  • Knowledge of air brakes
  • Ability to work days, evenings, nights, week-ends and holidays

At VIA Rail, we are proud to be an employment-equity employer and we strive to form teams that reflect the diversity of Canadian society. We aim to remove barriers to employment accessibility and aspire to provide an inclusive and equitable work environment where everyone is valued, regardless of their identity or differences, to enable them to reach their full potential.

If you need assistance in making the recruitment process or the position you are applying for more accessible, please let us know. Alternate arrangements may be offered to individuals who request them at any stage of the recruitment process. All information received in relation to arrangements will be kept confidential.

Note that we will only contact those who are selected for an interview.

Join our 3,000 other employees in helping provide Canadians with a safe, accessible, environmentally sustainable way to travel

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