Car Mechanic (Freight Car Repairer)

About the role

The incumbent is responsible for inspecting, maintaining, building and repairing railway freight cars and equipment in accordance with federal and CN regulations.

The incumbent is responsible for inspecting, maintaining, building and repairing railway freight cars and equipment in accordance with federal and CN regulations.

This is a unionized position governed by the applicable collective agreement.

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.
• Use hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, cutting torches and measuring instruments.
• 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.

Requirements

Working Conditions

• Available to work shifts, weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime when necessary.
• Work is 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.
• Respirator use is required for certain tasks, with periodic audiometric testing and respirator fit testing conducted as needed.

Experience

• Previous welding experience gained through formal training or work experience an asset*.

Education/Certification/Designation

• High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED).
• Valid driver's licence.

Competencies

• We Care About Each Other.
• We Strive for Excellence.
• We Succeed Together.
• We Lead Responsibly.

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Must be 18 years of age.
• The incumbent must meet all medical fitness-for-duty and safety requirements for the role.
• Ability to work autonomously, adapt to different situations and 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.
• Any requirement marked with (*) will be considered an asset (not mandatory).

The selection process may include a medical assessment, including drug screening and hearing and vision testing where permitted by applicable law, a criminal background check, and an offer of employment.

Benefits

Successful candidates receive paid on-the-job training that includes theoretical and practical instruction. The initial training may include approximately four weeks at a Company training campus.