Heavy Duty Mechanic

Canadian Pacific Railway; British Columbia; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading North American railway as a member of the Work Equipment team. You will perform essential maintenance and repairs on various machinery, ensuring safety and efficiency. With a focus on teamwork and communication, this role requires flexibility in shifts and travel. Competitive benefits and a commitment to safety make this an exciting opportunity for qualified candidates.

Benefits

Flexible and competitive benefits package

Competitive company pension plan

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Annual Fitness Subsidy

Qualifications

• Available to work all types of shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Proficient in communication with clear instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic machinery.
• Maintain and repair roadway equipment efficiently.
• Travel 80-90% with accommodation and meal allowance.

Skills

Communication

Safety Awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Heavy-Duty Mechanic/Technician's Journeyman's certificate

Job description

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Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big moves! Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Be a part of history as we connect a continent and create exciting career opportunities across our new transnational network. Visit cpkcr.com to learn about the CPKC advantage, our purpose and culture.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

As a member of CPKC's Work Equipment team performing preventative, corrective maintenance and repairs on company systems including mechanical, electrical and hydraulic machinery/equipment.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Maintaining mechanical repair and maintenance of roadway equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Repair, inspect and test equipment such as production tie and rail machines, spikers, spike pullers, ballast regulators, speed swings, loaders and skid steers and backhoes, tie cranes, tie inserters, etc
• Using a variety of manual, electric, and hydraulic tools, as well as welders and cutting torches, to perform/verify maintenance and repairs
• Investigate and locate equipment problems and take corrective action minimizing the impact on crew production
• Plan work and co-ordinate in a team environment
• Prepare and submit equipment maintenance records, time sheets etc.
• 80-90% travel requirement with travel accommodation and meal allowance provided

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent work experience.
• Heavy-Duty Mechanic/Technician's Journeyman's certificate OR a registered and active 2nd/3rd year apprentice in Heavy-Duty Mechanics is a plus
• Acquire certification in CPKC's safety rules
• Available to work all types of shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays in all weather conditions.
• Proficient in communication (ability to provide clear and concise instructions/directions)
• 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 plan
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Annual Fitness Subsidy

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

As an employer with North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

Medical Requirements :
Operating safely is a core foundation of CPKC. Our commitment is to protect our people, customers,communities in which we operate, the environment and our assets. We are also committed to ahealthy and safe workplace. CPKC’s Alcohol and Drug Policy and Procedures (“Policy andProcedures”) support these commitments. All new hires for a safety sensitive position will be required to complete a pre-employment medical that includes a physical, vision, hearing, alcohol, and drug audit assessment. Pre-employment qualification drug test(s) are also required. This includes candidates participating in the Trainee Program who will also be required to pass a drug test during the training process before receiving final qualification for the position.

The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:

• Criminal history check
• Reference check
• Education verification

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 Colour (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).

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