Diesel engine mechanic

Viarail; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Pension plan

Travel pass after one year of service

Uniforms provided

Free parking

Showers and cafeteria

Personal days

Sick days

Job summary

VIA Rail in Vancouver, BC, Canada is seeking a permanent, full‑time Heavy Duty/Diesel Mechanic to maintain locomotives and ensure safety and reliability of the rail fleet. The position offers a hourly wage range with shift premiums, comprehensive benefits, and travel perks.

The candidate should have a vocational diploma in heavy duty mechanics or related fields, and experience with diesel engines, rail equipment repair, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.

Qualifications

• A vocational diploma in heavy duty mechanics, diesel mechanics, automotive mechanics.
• Experience with diesel and/or internal combustion engines.
• Experience and/or certification in heavy rail equipment repair.
• Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Journeyperson certification or Red Seal is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on locomotives.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic failures.
• Use maintenance procedures, technical manuals, and tools to ensure safe and reliable operations.
• Ensure all work complies with maintenance programs and rail safety standards.
• Meet and exceed Transport Canada regulatory requirements.

Skills

Heavy equipment mechanics experience

Diesel engines

Rail repair knowledge

Pneumatic & hydraulic systems

Education

Vocational diploma in heavy duty/ diesel/ automotive mechanics

Job description

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, CA, V6A 4C7

Reference Number :1435

Status :Permanent - Full-time

Annual Salary / Hourly Rate : $ 38.49 - $46.43

Number of positions to be filled :1

Application Deadline :09/20/2026

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.

Do you have training or experience as a heavy equipment or diesel mechanic? Join VIA Rail and help ensure the reliability and safety of our national passenger rail fleet.

What we offer

• Hourly wage: $38.49 to $46.43/hour
• Shift premiums: evening ($1.50/hour), night ($2.00/hour)
• Comprehensive benefits (medical and dental) and pension plan
• Travel pass after one year of service
• Uniforms and equipment provided (boots, safety glasses, helmet, gloves)
• Free parking, locker rooms, showers, and cafeteria
• 5 personal days and up to 10 sick days

Your responsibilities

• Perform inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on locomotives
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic failures
• Use maintenance procedures, technical manuals, and tools to ensure safe and reliable operations
• Ensure all work complies with maintenance programs and rail safety standards
• Meet and exceed Transport Canada regulatory requirements

What we’re looking for

• A vocational diploma in heavy duty mechanics, diesel mechanics, automotive mechanics
• Experience with diesel and/or internal combustion engines
• Experience and/or certification in heavy rail equipment repair
• Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Journeyperson certification or Red Seal is an asset

Schedule

• Permanent position (40 hours per week)
• Variable schedule (days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays)
• Overtime available

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!