Mechanic A

CN; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A major transportation company in Canada is seeking a skilled Heavy Duty Mechanic to perform repairs on various vehicles in a shop and field environment. The ideal candidate will possess a valid Journeyman Certificate and have at least five years of relevant experience. This position involves using specialized tools and equipment to maintain fleet integrity and requires the ability to work variable shifts and travel for fieldwork.

Benefits

Paid training

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience in Heavy Duty or Commercial Transport repair trade.
• Valid Provincial driver’s license required.
• Own basic hand tools to perform repairs.

Responsibilities

• Perform minor and major repairs on all types of vehicles.
• Use welding equipment and other repair tools.
• Record details of repairs on prescribed forms.

Skills

Heavy Duty Mechanic

Welding skills

Vehicle repair tools

Communication

Education

Provincial Department of Labor Journeyman Certificate

Automotive Mechanic Journeyman Certificate

Job description

CN is home to opportunities for skilled tradespeople who are interested in continually learning and building a career in a safety-focused, team environment. Working on state-of-the-art equipment and train cars that carry freight from coast-to-coast-to-coast, you’ll feel proud knowing you’re a part of what makes the economy work. And with paid training, you’ll be able to evolve your skills. At CN, the careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters.Join us!

Responsibilities

• Performs minor and major repairs, servicing and up fitting on all types of vehicles, (cars, light truck, medium / heavy trucks and truck trailers) including mounted vehicle attachments (cranes, hirail, gensets etc.) and material handling equipment.
• Uses electric and oxy-acetylene welding equipment, and other vehicle repair tools to perform repairs.
• Records details on prescribed forms in accordance with established procedures.
• Required to perform duties in-shop, outside and at field locations as required.
• Variable shifts to accommodate vehicle availability may be required. (Outside work at terminals and in the field will be required).
• Other duties as assigned.

Employment Requirements

• Must be in possession of a valid Provincial Department of Labor Journeyman Certificate in the Heavy Duty or Commercial Transport Mechanical Repair Trade.
• Other additional mechanic certification ( Automotive Mechanic Journeyman Certificate) would be an asset.
• Must be able to pass the current Mechanic “A” test.
• Must be capable of servicing and repairing various types of Hirail equipment.
• Must have at least five years’ experience in the Heavy Duty or Commercial Transport repair trade.
• Capable of certifying company equipment in accordance with Provincial / Regulatory standards.
• Valid Provincial driver’s license is required. Air endorsement and class upgrade would be an asset.
• Capable to operate all types of vehicles and equipment serviced in the garage.
• Required to have own basic hand tools sufficient to perform repairs and servicing to all types of fleet equipment.
• Must be able to work either inside or outside at the terminal and away from the home point.

Working Conditions

• Shop environment, however, outside work at terminals and in the field will be required.
• Variable shifts to accommodate vehicle availability may be required.
• Prolonged stay away from home when performing fieldwork may be required.