Diesel engine mechanic

VIA Rail Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A national passenger rail service is seeking a Diesel Engine Mechanic in Vancouver to perform maintenance and repairs on locomotives. The role involves working varied shifts, ensuring compliance with maintenance programs, and collaborating in a team-oriented environment. Candidates should have a vocational diploma in mechanics and leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and is part-time.

Benefits

Full benefits including dental and medical

PPE, tools, and uniforms provided

Overtime available

Qualifications

• Vocational diploma in heavy duty mechanics, diesel mechanics, or automotive mechanics.
• Ability to work various shifts including nights and weekends.
• Inter-provincial mechanics certificate (Red Seal) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventive maintenance and repairs on locomotives.
• Determine causes of mechanical defects and perform repairs.
• Ensure compliance with VIA's preventive maintenance program.

Skills

Leadership skills

Teamwork skills

Knowledge of air brakes

Education

Vocational diploma in heavy duty mechanics or related

Job description

Overview

VIA Rail Canada Inc., Canada's national passenger rail service, is hiring for Diesel Engine Mechanics to work at our Vancouver Maintenance Center (or mission maintenance center). As a Diesel Engine Mechanic, you will carry out preventive maintenance and repair on locomotives and rolling stock. You will determine the causes of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic defects 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: $37.37-$45.08 / h
• Evening and night shift differentials: $1.50 and $2.00 per hour, respectively
• 1 / H red seal premium
• 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, weekends and holidays
• An inter-provincial certificate in mechanics (Red Seal) (asset)

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.

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Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Rail Transportation