Mechanic

Cando Default Brand; St. Thomas; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Training programs

Safety culture

Employee ownership

Life Insurance

AD&D

Long-term disability

Best Managed Company

Job summary

Cando is seeking a Mechanic to repair and service construction and railway equipment across field locations including Oakville, Sarnia and Hamilton. You will work independently or with a small team, inspecting locomotives, trackmobiles, loaders, and forklifts, while performing preventative maintenance and repairs.

The role requires setting daily schedules, maintaining records, and coordinating with operations teams on site.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years experience performing heavy equipment/locomotive repairs.
• Experience in industrial/rail environments.
• Must have mechanic certification or equivalent expertise.
• Valid driver’s license and safety certifications required.
• Ability to work independently or in small teams with strong safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and diagnose issues on rail/construction equipment such as locomotives, trackmobiles, loaders, and forklifts.
• Perform preventative maintenance, repairs and overhauls.
• Track inspections and repairs; keep detailed maintenance records.
• Establish daily/weekly schedules for equipment maintenance and repair.
• Maintain work areas, vehicles, and tools; ensure safety protocols.
• Provide quality customer service and interface with operations teams on site.
• Mentor others to understand daily maintenance requirements; on-call duties as needed.

Skills

Locomotive mechanic

Heavy duty mechanic

Industrial equipment experience

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Driver's license

Education

Mechanic certification

CROR certification

Valid G license

Tools

CROR certification

Forklift license

Computer literacy

Job description

The Mechanic will work independently and/or in a small team environment repairing and servicing various types of construction and railway equipment. If you enjoy working as part of a team, 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 80 operations, we are the 3 rd 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 10 years!

Job Description

The Mechanic will work independently and/or in a small team environment repairing and servicing various types of construction and railway equipment. Work will be conducted in field environments with travel between various locations being required which include, Oakville, Sarnia and Hamilton.

• Inspect and diagnose issues on rail/construction equipment such as locomotives, trackmobiles, loaders, and forklifts
• Perform preventative maintenance, repairs and overhauls
• Track all inspections and repair/maintenance work performed; keep accurate records of all work that has been performed
• Establish daily and weekly schedules for equipment maintenance and repair
• Maintain and care for all work areas, vehicles, and tools used to perform the equipment servicing
• Provide quality customer service and interface with the operations teams when on site
• Promote and guide others to understand the daily requirements to effectively service and maintain equipment
• Being on call periodically (Splitting Duties)

Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities

• Possess certification as a qualified locomotive mechanic, heavy duty mechanic, or have extensive experience working on industrial equipment
• Ability to independently plan, organize and prioritize workload
• Ability to lift/push/pull a minimum of fifty (50) pounds, work in confined spaces and manoeuvre in/through/around equipment easily and safely
• Ability to carry out production planning and meet Workplace Safety & Health standards
• General computer skills with ability to learn new processes
• Hold and maintain a valid driver’s license, Forklift license, CROR certification and any safety certifications required to access various sites including clear drug and alcohol testing
• Ability to work indoors/outdoors in all weather conditions with tolerance to fumes and odours; ability to work in small spaces
• Ability to take direction and work with moderate supervision
• Willingness to address emergency service problems at any time of day or night

Education & Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience performing heavy equipment/locomotive mechanical repairs and maintenance; Mechanic certification an asset
• Experience working in an industrial and/or rail environment
• Valid class G license
• CROR certification and/or the ability to obtain and maintain

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.