Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician Passenger Rail Fleet

Job Description

Join a team responsible for maintaining and supporting one of Canada's most modern passenger rail fleets. In this permanent, full-time position, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and performance of diesel-electric and hybrid rail vehicles operating in a fast-paced, 24/7 transit environment.

This is an opportunity to apply your mechanical and electrical expertise to cutting-edge transportation systems while building a long-term career with industry-leading training, stable employment, and opportunities for advancement.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs on passenger rail vehicles
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, HVAC, and control systems
• Diagnose faults using schematics, technical documentation, and diagnostic equipment
• Complete maintenance records and inspection reports accurately
• Support fleet reliability, availability, and operational performance
• Collaborate with maintenance, operations, and leadership teams to resolve technical issues
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety and performance
• Maintain strict compliance with safety procedures in a safety-critical environment

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing electrical and mechanical systems
• Strong electrical diagnostic and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation
• Experience maintaining vehicles, equipment, industrial machinery, or heavy-duty systems
• Proven problem-solving and fault-finding abilities
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and safe work practices
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, maintenance leadership, control operators, and passengers when required

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Red Seal 310T Truck and Coach Technician license is highly valued.
• Experience with diesel engines, heavy equipment repair, or industrial maintenance.
• Background in fleet maintenance, transit systems, aviation, aircraft maintenance, or avionic maintenance.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting and control systems.
• Knowledge of HVAC systems and their maintenance in vehicles or industrial environments.

Why Work Here?

• Permanent full-time position
• Long-term career stability through a 27-year maintenance contract
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Modern maintenance facility in Ottawa
• 4-on / 4-off schedule
• Primarily 12-hour night shifts

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ottawa, ON.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.84 - $40.84/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Ottawa,ON.

À propos d'Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. fournit des solutions de dotation en personnel et de services dans les domaines de la fabrication, de la logistique, de la construction, de aviation, des installations et de la maintenance. Nous offrons lexpertise, les solutions et les personnes nécessaires pour relever les défis de lindustrie nord-américaine. Basée à Hanover, au Maryland, Aerotek exploite un réseau unifié de plus de 200 bureaux à travers lAmérique du Nord, soutenant plus de 18 000 clients chaque année. Aerotek est une entreprise du groupe Allegis, leader mondial en ressources humaines et solutions daffaires. Pour en savoir plus, visitez: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi quun programme daide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

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