Diesel Service Attendant

Canadian Pacific Railway; Thunder Bay; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transnational railroad is seeking a Diesel Service Attendant in Thunder Bay, Canada. In this role, you will fuel, clean, and perform basic repairs on locomotives, working in a safety-oriented environment. Ideal candidates should be mechanically inclined, able to work various shifts, and dedicated to safety. The company offers a competitive benefits package and values diversity in its workforce.

Benefits

Flexible and competitive benefits package

Competitive pension and retirement plans

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Annual Fitness Subsidy

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience working around heavy equipment.
• Available to work all types of shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays in all weather conditions.
• Able to read and understand safety instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Fuel and service locomotives and perform inspections.
• Test cab electrical devices and ensure safety device functionality.
• Clean locomotive cabs and manage cab supplies.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Safety dedication

Ability to work outdoors

Education

High school diploma or general equivalency

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
• Evaluate parts 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 provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).