Diesel Engine HDM

CN; Montreal; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CN is seeking a dedicated apprentice mechanic to support inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of diesel-electric locomotives and associated systems. You will work under qualified supervision to gain hands-on experience across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and braking components.

The role includes on-site duties in shops and yards, participation in classroom training, safety programs, and progressive qualification toward full trade certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Enrollment in or willingness to complete a company-approved apprenticeship or similar training in heavy-duty equipment/diesel mechanics.
• Valid driver’s license, where required.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified personnel with inspecting, diagnosing, repairing, servicing, and maintaining diesel-electric locomotives and related equipment.
• Perform scheduled, preventive, corrective, and on-request maintenance tasks, including repairs and component replacement.
• Develop knowledge of diesel engines, air brake systems, electrical controls, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, and related components.
• Use hand and power tools, diagnostic equipment, and welding gear safely as trained.
• Record defects, safety concerns, repair progress, and equipment status per procedures.
• Complete classroom instruction, practical training, and apprenticeship records, applying feedback to improve proficiency.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety conscious

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Apprenticeship enrollment

Driver's license

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring devices

Diagnostic equipment

Welding equipment

Job description

Job Summary

The incumbent works under the guidance of qualified personnel to develop the skills required to inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, overhaul, and service diesel-electric locomotives and related mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and air brake systems. The role supports safe and reliable railway operations by completing assigned work and participating in required training and practical learning in accordance with company standards, applicable laws and regulations, and established safe work procedures.

Main Responsibilities

• Assist qualified personnel with inspecting, diagnosing, repairing, servicing, and maintaining diesel-electric locomotives, locomotive components, and related mechanical equipment.
• Perform assigned scheduled, preventive, corrective, and on-request maintenance tasks, including repairs, adjustments, lubrication, servicing, and component replacement, within the incumbent's level of training and authorization.
• Develop practical knowledge of diesel engines, air brake systems, electrical and electronic controls, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, fuel systems, cooling systems, driveline components, and related locomotive systems.
• Use hand tools, power tools, measuring devices, diagnostic equipment, welding equipment, lubrication equipment, and other repair tools safely and effectively, as trained and authorized.
• Identify, record, and report locomotive defects, safety concerns, repair progress, and equipment status to the appropriate qualified personnel in accordance with established procedures.
• Complete required classroom instruction, practical training, assessments, work assignments, and apprenticeship records, and apply feedback to progressively develop trade proficiency.
• Comply with company safety policies, railway operating rules, environmental requirements, applicable laws and regulations, and safe work procedures while working on or near locomotives, shop equipment, and railway infrastructure.

Working Conditions

• Ability to work varying shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime, as required to support continuous railway operations.
• Work is performed in shops, yards, and outdoor railway environments in varying weather and environmental conditions.
• The role regularly involves bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, climbing, balancing, reaching, overhead work, and lifting or carrying up to 50 lb (23 kg), with heavier lifting completed using assistance or appropriate equipment.
• The role may require working at heights, in confined or restricted spaces, around moving equipment, and near active railway operations.
• Good hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, and the ability to use tools, diagnostic equipment, and shop machinery safely and effectively are required.
• The incumbent must comply with safe work procedures, personal protective equipment requirements, and all applicable safety rules and policies.
• Respiratory protection may be required for certain tasks. Medical surveillance, hearing tests, and respirator fit testing may be required in accordance with applicable regulations and company programs.

Requirements

Experience

• Mechanical, industrial, automotive, heavy-equipment, diesel, or related hands-on experience, training, or demonstrated aptitude.

Education/Certification/Designation

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent.
• Enrollment in, eligibility for, or willingness to complete a company-approved or government-recognized apprenticeship or technical training program in heavy-duty equipment, diesel mechanics, automotive service, truck and coach, industrial mechanics, or a related mechanical trade, as applicable to the location.
• Valid driver's license, where required for the position.

Competencies

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

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Basic mechanical knowledge and the ability to progressively develop knowledge of diesel engines, air brake systems, electrical and electronic controls, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, and related locomotive components.
• Meet the minimum legal working-age requirements applicable to the location and the duties performed.
• Ability to learn to use hand tools, power tools, measuring devices, diagnostic equipment, welding equipment, lubrication equipment, and other repair equipment safely and effectively.
• Ability to follow instructions, apply technical learning, work collaboratively, and communicate information clearly in a safety-sensitive railway environment.
• Ability to maintain required apprenticeship records and successfully complete assigned training, evaluations, and qualification requirements within established timelines.
• Meet the medical fitness-for-duty requirements applicable to the role and location, including requirements for safety-sensitive work.

The incumbent must successfully complete all classroom instruction, practical training, examinations, qualifications, safety instruction, operating rules, and technical requirements established by the company, the applicable apprenticeship program, and governing authorities. Continued progression and employment in the role are subject to meeting established training, performance, and qualification requirements.This position may be covered by a collective agreement. Where applicable, pay, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment are governed by the relevant collective agreement.Apprenti mécanicien ou apprentie mécanicienne de matériel lourd - Locomotive