Heavy Duty Mechanic

CPKC; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Pension plan

Employee share plan

Fitness subsidy

Part-time studies

Job summary

CPKC is seeking a Heavy Duty Mechanic to maintain and repair a range of roadway equipment used in rail operations. You will perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot complex hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic systems, and execute high-quality repairs in outdoor environments.

The role requires readiness for occasional travel to field sites and a collaborative approach within the Work Equipment team. A technical education and hands-on experience are essential for success in this

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in heavy duty repairs.
• Formal technical education in heavy equipment or commercial transport.
• Apprenticeship in heavy equipment technician program may apply.
• Ability to travel for field service assignments.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on roadway equipment.
• Inspect and repair machinery used in changing ties and rails.
• Use manual, electric, and hydraulic tools to service tasks.
• Diagnose issues and minimize downtime.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate work within a team.
• Maintain maintenance records and timesheets.

Skills

Heavy equipment repairs

Troubleshooting skills

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Education

High school diploma

Technical training

Tools

Welding equipment

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Posting Start Date: 11/2/26

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
• Part-time studies program

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.

Background Investigation

• 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).