Heavy Duty Mechanic

CPKC; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Pension plan

Employee share purchase plan

Fitness subsidy

Part-time studies program

Job summary

CPKC in Northern Ontario is seeking a skilled Heavy Duty Mechanic or Maintenance Technician to perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot, and repair a wide range of heavy equipment used in rail operations. This position involves outdoor work and occasional field service travel, with a strong emphasis on safety and reliability.

You will inspect equipment, diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues, plan tasks with a team, log work, and follow PPE requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience repairing heavy-duty equipment or as a maintenance technician.
• Formal training in heavy equipment or commercial transport is required; HD license is an asset.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to read schematics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, or electronic issues; may involve disassembly/assembly.
• Use manual, electric, and hydraulic tools; verify maintenance tasks and repairs.
• Investigate issues to minimize downtime and production disruptions.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate work within a team setting.
• Follow safety regulations and wear PPE in hazardous environments.
• Maintain detailed logs of maintenance and parts used.
• Ensure tools are maintained and operate heavy machinery as required.

Skills

Heavy equipment repair

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Reading schematics

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Formal heavy equipment training

HD equipment license (asset)

Tools

Welding

Cutting torches

Hydraulic tools

Diagnostic software

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
• 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).

• Department: Engineering
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Union
• Location: Northern Ontario wide, Ontario
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 60-70%
• # of Positions: 1
• Compensation Rate: $39.531 - 44.392/hr.
• Job Available to: Internal & External