Locomotive Mechanic

Cando Default Brand; Esterhazy; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work life balance

Training programs

Safety culture

Employee ownership

Insurance benefits

Top employer award

Job summary

Cando provides specialized rail operating services across Canada, operating a large fleet of locomotives for switching and short line operations. Locomotive Mechanic will work independently or in small teams in the field, with travel as needed to service locomotives.

The role emphasizes safety, outdoor work, problem solving, and hands-on repairs of diesel-electric locomotives, including inspections, maintenance, and logging.

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy industrial environments with similar equipment.
• Locomotive electrical and mechanical repairs experience is advantageous.
• Red Seal certification in Heavy Equipment Tech or Electrician is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Regular inspection of locomotives, diagnose issues, and recommend actions.
• Perform preventative maintenance on locomotives and equipment.
• Track inspections and repair work; complete logs.
• Establish daily/weekly maintenance schedules.
• Maintain work areas, vehicles, and tools.
• Provide quality customer relations with on-site operations teams.
• Guide others to understand daily locomotive servicing requirements.

Skills

Independent planning

Inventory management

Lifting safety 50 lbs

Production planning

General computer skills

Safety medical status & license

Rail certifications

Outdoor/indoor work in all weather

Emergency service readiness

Education

5+ years in heavy industrial environments

Locomotive electrical/mechanical repairs experience

Red Seal certification asset

Job description

Locomotive Mechanic will work independently or in small team environments in the field repairing and servicing Cando’s fleet of locomotives. If you enjoy working outdoors, physical activity, problem solving, and a company that promotes a strong safety culture, this opportunity is for you!

Cando provides specialized rail operating services. We provide a wide range of rail services including short line operations, industrial switching, material handling, terminal & transload services, and more. With over 50 operations, we are the 3 largest locomotive fleet in Canada and growing!

• Work Life Balance with Fixed Schedules
• Cando’s Technical and Leadership Training Programs
• Award Winning Safety Culture
• Employee Ownership Program
• Group Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurances
• Canada’s Best Managed Company for 9 years!

Job Description

Locomotive Mechanic will work independently or in small team environments in the field repairing and servicing Cando’s fleet of locomotives. The work may require travel away from the home for periods of time. Cando operates a fleet of primarily diesel-electric locomotives in our switching and short line railway operations. These industry proven locomotives use diesel powered prime movers and electrical generators to supply traction motors the force required to move rail equipment. Various control and safety systems use mechanical, relay and contactor electrical equipment, and pneumatic systems to control movements and operate equipment safely.

• Regular inspection of locomotives, diagnose issues, make recommendations as to course of action and repair/recondition as needed.
• Performs all required preventative maintenance services on locomotives and other Cando equipment.
• Track all inspections and repair/maintenance work performed; complete all required logs.
• Establish daily and weekly schedules for locomotive maintenance and repair.
• Maintain and care for all work areas, vehicles, and tools used to perform the locomotive and equipment servicing.
• Provide quality customer relations, interface with Cando operations teams on site.
• Promotes and guides others to understand the daily requirements to effectively service and maintain locomotives.

Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities

• Ability to independently plan, organize, and prioritize workload.
• Understanding of materials purchasing, inventory management, and basic accounting practices
• Ability to lift/push/pull a minimum of fifty (50) pounds and to maneuver in/through/around equipment easily and safely.
• Ability to carry out production planning and meet Workplace Safety & Health requirements.
• General computer skills with ability to learn new processes.
• Hold and maintain safety critical medical status including clear drug and alcohol testing; valid driver’s license is required
• Ability to hold and maintain the safety and rail certifications required to access various sites
• Ability to work indoors/outdoors in all weather conditions with tolerance to fumes and odours
• Willingness to address emergency service problems at any time of day or night

Education & Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience working in heavy industrial environments and with similar equipment
• Experience in locomotive electrical and mechanical repairs and maintenance is an asset
• Heavy Equipment Technician and/or Electrician with Red Seal certification is an asset

Note: This description is not intended to limit the assignment of work or be construed as a complete list of the many duties to be performed by the incumbent. The qualifications are provided so interested candidates understand of the level of expertise required in this position.