Mechanical Technician - Track Maintainer

Cadre; Toronto; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadre’s Transit division seeks a Mechanical Technician – Track Maintainer to support track equipment maintenance on a new LRV system in Toronto. You will work under the Director of Maintenance and contribute to reliable, on-time service for major North American transit systems.

Responsibilities include detecting defects, repairing turnout components, performing preventative maintenance, and ensuring quality documentation. Strong tool skills and HVAC/ fabrication experience are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Proficient in reading mechanical drawings and maintenance manuals.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with computers.
• Experience with and safe operation of hand and power tools.
• Experience with HVAC systems or related metal fabrication is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Observe conditions of track and equipment to detect and report issues.
• Repair or replace turnout components as needed (switch points, frogs, plates).
• Perform preventative maintenance on track and wayside equipment.
• Complete administrative duties and proper documentation in the quality system.
• Adhere to health and safety policies for a transit environment.

Skills

Reading drawings

Maintenance manuals

Communication skills

Hand and power tools

Education

Post-Secondary Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

HVAC systems

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Technician - Track Maintainer

Summary of Position

Cadre’s Transit division offers our clients technical rail service solutions including commissioning and testing of new transit vehicles, warranty repairs, preventative maintenance, and inspection services. Our Technical Staff work with the leading Ontario transit suppliers and agencies, ensuring their equipment is available to provide reliable on time service to their passengers in some of North America’s largest transit systems.

Reporting to the Director of Maintenance, the Mechanical Technician – Track Maintainer will be responsible for supporting the maintenance of track equipment on a new LRV system in Toronto.

Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Observe conditions or track and track equipment to detect, report and repair problems or defects
• Repair and/or replace turnout components as needed such as switch points, frogs, plates, etc.
• Perform preventative maintenance on track and wayside equipment
• Perform special duties as assigned by the Maintenance Manager and Director of Maintenance
• Perform any administrative duties related to proper documentation within the quality management system
• Adhere to health and safety policies and procedures for a transit environment

Requirements

• Completed Post-Secondary education in the field of Mechanical Engineering from an accredited technical school or equivalent experience
• Capable of reading and understanding mechanical drawings and maintenance manuals
• Experience with HVAC systems, metal fabrication or machining would be considered a strong asset
• Strong communication skills and capable working with computers
• Strong hand and power tool experience (socket wrenches, drive ratchet, screw driver, torque wrenches)

Cadre does not utilize AI to screen, assess, or select applicants.

Cadre is committed to providing equitable treatment and equal opportunity to all individuals. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We thank all those who apply; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

INDONA