Heavy Duty Mechanic

CP; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the transportation sector is looking for a Heavy Duty Mechanic to ensure the safe and efficient repair and maintenance of roadway equipment. The ideal candidate will possess technical education in Diesel or Heavy-Duty Mechanics and relevant experience. A focus on safety in a high-risk environment is crucial. The position also offers competitive benefits, pension plans, and an employee share purchase plan.

Benefits

Flexible and competitive benefits package

Competitive company pension and retirement plans

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Annual Fitness Subsidy

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3 years' experience in Heavy Duty or Diesel mechanics preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required; Commercial driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mechanical repair and maintenance of roadway equipment.
• Inspect and repair a wide range of machinery, including loaders and backhoes.
• Maintain accurate equipment maintenance records and documentation.

Skills

Troubleshooting and repair of hydraulic systems

Welding

Operation and maintenance of work and roadway equipment

Collaborative team coordination

Education

High school diploma or general equivalency

Formal technical education for Diesel or Heavy-Duty Mechanics

3 years' experience in Heavy Duty or Diesel mechanics (preferred)

Job description

• 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.