Heavy Duty Mechanic

Canadian Pacific Railway; Revelstoke; On-site; CAD 1,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading transportation company as a Heavy-Duty Mechanic in Revelstoke, BC. You will perform crucial maintenance and repairs on various machines in outdoor settings, ensuring safety and efficiency. With competitive pay and career progression opportunities available, this position is perfect for skilled mechanics looking to excel in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Flexible and competitive benefits package

Company pension plan (matching)

Employee Share Purchase Plan (matching)

Annual Fitness Subsidy

Qualifications

• Journeyman’s certificate in Heavy-Duty Mechanics required.
• Ability to monitor gauges and troubleshoot equipment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on machinery.
• Inspect and make repairs in remote locations outdoors.
• Prepare records and coordinate work with others.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Journeyman's certificate as a Heavy-Duty Mechanic/Technician

Registered and active 2nd or 3rd year apprentice in Heavy-Duty Mechanics

Job description

Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big moves! Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Be a part of history as we connect a continent and create exciting career opportunities across our new transnational network. Visit cpkcr.com to learn about the CPKC advantage, our purpose and culture.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Perform preventative and corrective maintenance of all systems associated with CPKC's Work Equipment group, including mechanical, electrical and hydraulic machinery/equipment.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Make Inspections and tests. Repair or replace parts with limited resources in remote locations outdoors
• Investigate and locate equipment problems and take corrective action minimizing the impact on crew production
• Plan work and co-ordinate it with others
• Prepare and submit equipment maintenance records, time sheets etc.
• Obtain certification in CPKC safety rules
• The work location is outdoors and, therefore, you will be working in all weather conditions (rain, direct sunlight, snow etc.)
• Will be required to be away from home and will stay in with meal allowance provided

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• A Journeyman's certificate as a Heavy-Duty Mechanic/Technician OR a Journeyman’s certificate as an Automotive Mechanic/Technician, OR a registered and active 2nd or 3rd year apprentice in Heavy-Duty Mechanics
• Ability to carefully monitor gauges, instruments, or processes
• Ability to take action in solving problems while exhibiting judgment
• Ability to follow instructions; solid written and verbal communications skills
• Must be able to work as a member of a team
• Ability to perform a wide variety of tasks and change focus quickly as demands change
• An emphasis on safety is critical for all employees. This is a high risk environment - working around heavy moving equipment.

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Career progression - become a Supervisor or Manager & stability - no layoff's
• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension plan (company matching)
• Employee Share Purchase Plan (company matching)
• Annual Fitness Subsidy

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Medical Requirements:

Operating safely is a core foundation of CPKC. Our commitment is to protect our people, customers, communities, in which we operate, the environment and our assets. We are also committed to a healthy and safe workplace. CP's Alcohol and Drug Policy and Procedures support these commitments. All new hires for a safety sensitive position will be required to complete a pre-employment medical that includes a physical, vision, hearing, alcohol and drug audit assessment. Pre-employment qualification drug test(s) are also required.

The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:

• Criminal history check
• Reference check
• Education verification
• 3 year Drivers Abstract

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 Colour (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provided, 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
• Location: Revelstoke , British Columbia
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 80-90%
• Compensation Rate: $40.00 per hour

About the company

The Canadian Pacific Railway, known as CP Rail between 1968 and 1996 and simply Canadian Pacific, is a historic Canadian Class I railway incorporated in 1881.

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