Heavy Duty Mechanic

Canadian Pacific Railway; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Canadian Pacific Railway as a mechanic, ensuring the reliability of our equipment through preventative maintenance and repairs. You'll work on various machinery and contribute to the safety and efficiency of our operations. This full-time role covers British Columbia with substantial travel involved. The position requires technical expertise and a commitment to safety in a challenging work environment.

Benefits

Flexible and competitive benefits package

Competitive pension and retirement plans

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Annual Fitness Subsidy

Qualifications

• 3 years' experience in Heavy Duty or Diesel mechanics preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mechanical repair and maintenance of roadway equipment.
• Inspect, repair, and test various machinery.
• Maintain and submit accurate equipment maintenance records.

Skills

Troubleshooting and repair of hydraulic systems

Proficient knowledge of welding

Operation and maintenance of work equipment

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Formal technical education for Diesel or Heavy-Duty Mechanics

Tools

Manual and electric tools

Hydraulic tools

Welders

Cutting torches

Job description

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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 valued member of CPKC's Work Equipment team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of company systems by performing preventative maintenance, diagnosing and correcting issues, and conducting repairs on mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic machinery and equipment. Your expertise will contribute directly to the smooth operation of our equipment and the success of our operations. The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, enjoys working outdoors and occasional travel.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Conduct safe and efficient mechanical repair and maintenance of roadway equipment
• Inspect, repair, and test a wide range of machinery, including production tie and rail machines, spikers, spike pullers, ballast regulators, speed swings, loaders, skid steers, backhoes, tie cranes, and tie inserters
• Utilize manual, electric, and hydraulic tools, alongside welders and cutting torches, to perform and verify maintenance tasks and repairs
• Investigate and diagnose equipment issues, taking swift corrective action to minimize downtime and production disruptions
• Plan, organize, and coordinate work within a collaborative team setting.
• Maintain and submit accurate equipment maintenance records, timesheets, and documentation

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or general equivalency.
• Formal technical education for Diesel or Heavy-Duty Mechanics and/or at least 3 years' experience in Heavy Duty or Diesel mechanics is preferred
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Valid driver’s license required: Commercial driver’s license is preferred
• Experience with troubleshooting and repair of hydraulic systems (electric over hydraulic and air over hydraulic)
• Proficient knowledge of welding, operation, and maintenance of work and roadway equipment
• An emphasis on safety is essential for all employees. This is a high-risk environment - working around heavy moving equipment

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).

• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Union
• Location: BC wide, British Columbia
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 80-90%
• # of Positions: 1
• Compensation Rate: $36.63 - $43.99 per hour