Maintenance Vehicle Technician

Alstom; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mobility solutions provider in Ottawa, Canada is seeking a full-time Maintenance Vehicle Technician. This role involves providing field support for maintenance and repairs of vehicles, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards, and offering technical leadership to fellow technicians. Candidates must have a strong background in electro-mechanical systems and be flexible to work on a rotational shift basis. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Rate increase after 9 months

Comprehensive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

Qualifications

• Formal training in automotive or railway systems required.
• Flexibility to work on 24/7 rotational shifts is necessary.
• Experience with health and safety procedures is valued.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance activities on vehicles/rolling stock.
• Ensure compliance with EHSS policies and rules.
• Report incidents and supervise subcontracted activities.

Skills

Hands-on experience on various electro-mechanical systems

Communication skills

Teamwork

Ability to use high power tools

Education

Certified automotive technician

Railway industry experience

Job description

Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide.

We’re looking for full-time a Maintenance Vehicle Technician @ Ottawa operations site, could it be you?

Your future role

As a Maintenance Vehicle Technician, you are responsible for providing field support for maintenance, repairs, and/or operation of vehicles in line with specified Quality standards and procedures.

As this is an industrial work environment, physical demands are in consequence (work at heights, lifting, prolonged standing, etc…). Flexibility to work on different shifts will be needed to meet with operational requirements.

While interacting daily with co-workers, external suppliers/contractors and management, all activities will be performed in accordance with strict Health & Safety procedures as prescribed by legislation and the ALSTOM Health, Safety & Environment policies.

Starting pay: $33.30/hour

You’ll specifically take care of

• Complying with and enforcing EHSS policies and rules
• Performing various maintenance activities on vehicles/rolling stock
• Ensuring all information, equipment/parts are available and prepared for efficient execution
• Reporting activities through a Computerized Maintenance Management system
• To carry out daily inspection of the Fleet

We’ll look to you for

• Technical leadership to assist / train other technicians
• To report and record incidents, any damage or shortage of parts of electromechanical equipment accurately
• To supervise and/or follow any subcontracted activities
• To participate to the rescue operations of the vehicle in case of accident or a major failure

All about you

We value passion and attitude as much as experience. Here what we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Formal training and solid hands‑on experience on various electro‑mechanical systems
• Certified automotive technician and/or railway industry experience preferred
• EHS champion and field expert
• Ability to use high power tools and operate heavy machinery
• Flexibility and availability to work on 24/7 rotational shifts
• Strong supporter of teamwork with good communication & computer skills

Things you’ll enjoy in this role and working at ALSTOM

• Challenges free from unexciting daily routines
• Enjoy stability throughout your journey with us as the rail industry is here to stay
• Grow and develop new skills through award‑winning learning
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Rate increase after 9 months + comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension).

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud.

If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal‑opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.