Diesel Mechanic

Canadian Pacific Railway; Moose Jaw; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits package

Pension and retirement plans

Employee share purchase plan

Annual fitness subsidy

Job summary

CPKC is seeking a Diesel Mechanic to keep locomotives moving, ensuring safety and reliability across Canada. You will perform preventative maintenance, diagnose engine issues, and apply mechanical skills to solve problems in a fast-paced, safety-first environment.

The role requires reading schematics, adhering to standards, and collaborating with a team to keep freight flowing nationwide. Competitive benefits and opportunities for progression are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license.
• Red Seal in Heavy-Duty Mechanics or equivalent certification.
• Open to all shift types including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Able to read and understand safety instructions in English.
• Strong commitment to safety and regulatory standards.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, inspect, service, test, and repair locomotive systems with precision and safety.
• Diagnose diesel engine issues and perform compliant repairs.
• Interpret blueprints and service manuals to complete tasks efficiently.
• Evaluate parts for reuse, repair, or replacement for reliability.
• Modify and assemble mechanical structures to meet requirements.
• Perform low-voltage repairs on locomotive electrical systems.
• Service locomotive cabs, keeping them clean and safe for operators.
• Safely operate overhead cranes, forklifts and hand tools to support maintenance.

Skills

Diesel Mechanic

Education

High school diploma

Red Seal in Heavy-Duty Mechanics

Tools

N/A

Job description

Join CPKC, North America's first transnational railroad connecting U.S. Canada and Mexico, where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. We connect communities, fuel economic growth, and provide meaningful work in a culture that values diversity, accountability, and pride. With opportunities for training, development, and advancement, you're not just building a career—you're part of something bigger. Together, we move goods, connect people, and create lasting change. Your future starts here.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

As a Diesel Mechanic, you play a vital role in keeping our locomotives moving and our communities connected. Your expertise ensures the reliability and safety of an essential transportation network. In this fast-paced, safety-first environment, you'll tackle complex challenges, perform preventative and scheduled maintenance, and apply your mechanical skills to solve problems that keep freight flowing across the country. If you thrive on precision, and making a real impact, this is your opportunity to progress.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Maintain, inspect, service, test, and repair all locomotive systems with precision to ensure peak performance and uncompromising safety
• Diagnose diesel engine issues accurately and execute repairs in full compliance with regulatory standards and company guidelines
• Interpret and apply blueprints, schematic diagrams, and detailed service manuals to complete tasks efficiently and effectively
• Evaluate parts thoroughly to determine whether they should be reused, repaired, or replaced, ensuring optimal reliability
• Skillfully modify and assemble mechanical structures to meet operational requirements and enhance performance
• Conduct meticulous low-voltage repairs on locomotive electrical systems to guarantee dependable operation
• Service locomotive cabs comprehensively, maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for operators
• Operate overhead cranes, mobile cranes, forklifts, and hand tools safely and effectively to support maintenance activities

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or general equivalency
• Valid driver's license
• Possess one of the following: Red Seal in Heavy-Duty Mechanics, Automotive Technician, Agriculture Equipment Technician, Truck and Transport Technician, Recreation Vehicle Service Technician or Industrial Mechanic (Millwright), or possess a Unifor Local 101R card
• Available to work all types of shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays in all weather conditions
• Ability to pass the required written examinations, read and understand safety instructions, rules, regulations and other written or printed material in English
• Proven dedication to safety, consistently adhering to all guidelines, rules, and regulatory standards
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, concise instructions and collaborate effectively in a team environment

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
• Employee share purchase plan
• Annual fitness subsidy

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Medical and Drug Testing

This is a safety sensitive position and a successful pre-employment medical assessment including physical, vision, hearing, and a negative company drug test is required. Post hire qualification drug testing may also be required.

• Criminal history check
• Education verification
• Driver's license verification and driving history

CULTURE OF INCLUSION:

For our U.S. applicants, CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For Canadian applicants CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including: women, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provide, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).