Heavy Duty Mechanic

Canadian Pacific; Greater Sudbury; Sur place; CAD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible benefits package

Pension plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Fitness subsidy

Résumé du poste

CPKC is seeking a Heavy Duty Mechanic/Maintenance Technician to service and repair a range of roadway equipment used in rail operations. You will diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues, perform high-quality repairs, and assist in field service tasks across outdoor, real-world settings.

The role emphasizes hands-on work, safety, and collaboration within a team, with travel for field assignments and a commitment to reliable maintenance records and documentation.

Qualifications

• Must have strong diagnostic skills on heavy equipment.
• Experience performing preventative maintenance & repairs.
• Familiarity with hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Welding experience and basic hand tool proficiency.

Responsabilités

• Perform preventative maintenance on heavy equipment used in rail operations.
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Inspect, diagnose, and repair roadway machinery and yards equipment.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and service reports.

Connaissances

Diagnosing equipment issues

Preventative maintenance

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Team collaboration

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Technical training in heavy equipment

Outils

Welding

Reading schematics

CMMS data entry

Description du poste

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

Are you a skilled Heavy Duty Mechanic or Maintenance Technician looking to take your career to the next level? As a valued member of the CPKC Work Equipment team, you’ll have the opportunity to work with advanced mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems essential to our rail operations. In this role, you’ll showcase your expertise by performing comprehensive preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and diagnosing mechanical issues, and executing high-quality repairs on a wide range of heavy equipment and machinery. This role is ideal for individuals who are mechanically inclined, enjoy hands-on work in outdoor environments, and are open to occasional travel for field service assignments.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Conduct safe and efficient mechanical repair and maintenance of roadway equipment
• Inspect, repair, and test a wide range of machinery, involved in changing ties and rails including machines, ballast regulators, loaders, skid steers, backhoes, tie cranes, tie inserters, etc
• 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

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Valid driver’s license
• High school diploma or general equivalency
• Formal technical education for heavy equipment, commercial transport and/or at least 3 years' experience in heavy duty equipment repairs
• Registered apprentices in the heavy equipment technician program, may also apply
• Experience with reading schematics, troubleshooting and repair of hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic systems
• Proficiency in use of computers, data upkeeping regarding repair workorders and other computer applications
• Foundational welding experience

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