Heavy Duty Mechanic

Canadian Pacific Railway; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits package

Pension/retirement plans

Employee share purchase plan

Annual fitness subsidy

Job summary

Canadian Pacific Railway is seeking a Heavy Duty Mechanic/Maintenance Technician to perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot, and repair a wide range of heavy equipment used in rail operations. You’ll work outdoors, with occasional field service, and participate in a safety‑driven environment.

The role requires strong skills in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, plus the ability to read schematics and use repair software.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience repairing heavy‑duty equipment or as a maintenance technician.
• Formal training in heavy equipment or commercial transport; licensed mechanic is an asset.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Able to read schematics and diagnose hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Proficient with data entry and repair work orders in software.
• Solid foundation in mechanical, electrical, and welding principles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, or electronic issues, including disassembly and reassembly.
• Use hydraulic tools, welders, and torches to perform maintenance and repairs.
• Investigate issues and take corrective action to minimize downtime.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate work within a team.
• Follow safety regulations and use PPE in hazardous environments.
• Maintain detailed logs of maintenance work and parts used.
• Ensure tools and machinery are kept in optimal working condition.

Skills

Heavy equipment maintenance

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Formal heavy equipment training

Heavy-duty equipment mechanic license (asset)

Tools

Welders and cutting torches

Hydraulic tools

Job description

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 routine inspections and preventative maintenance on equipment, identifying and addressing potential problems before they cause failure
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, or electronic issues in machinery, which may involve disassembling, replacing parts, and reassembling equipment 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
• Follow all safety regulations and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), especially when working in potentially hazardous environments
• Maintain detailed logs of all maintenance and repair work performed, including schedules and parts used.
• Ensure all tools are maintained in optimal working condition and operate various types of heavy and specialized machinery as required

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or general equivalency
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience repairing heavy-duty equipment or as a maintenance technician
• Completion of formal training in heavy equipment or commercial transport is required; possessing a heavy-duty equipment mechanic license is considered an asset
• Valid driver’s license
• Well-versed in reading schematics and skilled in diagnosing and repairing hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic systems
• Proficient in computer use, including maintaining data for repair work orders and working with various software applications
• Solid foundational knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and welding principles is required, with opportunities for specialized expertise based on industry needs

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