Diesel Service Attendant

Canadian Pacific Railway; Port Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Pension/retirement plans

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Annual Fitness Subsidy

Job summary

CPKC is seeking a Diesel Service Attendant in Port Coquitlam, BC to move, fuel, clean, test and perform basic locomotive repairs in a fast-paced, safety-oriented setting.

You will inspect locomotives, fuel tanks and cab equipment, test electrical devices, set up brakes, and ensure safety procedures are followed while adhering to collective agreements. This role requires mechanical aptitude and availability for all shifts, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year experience around heavy equipment.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass written examinations and read safety instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Move, fuel, clean, test and perform basic repairs on locomotives.
• Fuel, sand locomotives and resupply cab amenities.
• Inspect locomotives, fuel tanks and cab equipment.
• Test cab electrical devices and set up brakes as required.
• Ensure safety devices function and complete crew forms.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety-conscious

Reading English safety instructions

Shifts availability (nights/weekends/H

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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:

Diesel Service Attendants move, fuel, clean, test and perform basic repairs on the locomotives in a fast paced, safety oriented environment in compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined and enjoys working outdoors.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Fuel, sand locomotives and re-supply cab amenities, as required
• Perform inspections and basic repairs on all locomotives, fuel tanks, cab equipment
• Evaluateparts for reuse or replacement
• Service locomotive cabs which include cleaning cab walls, locomotive toilets, windows and floors
• Test all cab electrical devices, set-up cab brakes as per requirements of the train operations, test all safety devices and ensure crew to crew forms are completed
• Other duties as required as per collective agreement

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or general equivalency
• Valid driver’s license
• Minimum 1 year experience working around heavy equipment
• 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 and ability to complete work within guidelines/rules

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).

• Department: Mechanical Loco
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Union
• Location: Port Coquitlam, British Columbia