Rail Heavy-Duty Mechanic — Field Service & Diagnostics

CPKC; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Pension plan

Employee share purchase plan

Fitness subsidy

Part-time studies program

Job summary

CPKC in Northern Ontario is seeking a skilled Heavy Duty Mechanic or Maintenance Technician to perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot, and repair a wide range of heavy equipment used in rail operations. This position involves outdoor work and occasional field service travel, with a strong emphasis on safety and reliability.

You will inspect equipment, diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues, plan tasks with a team, log work, and follow PPE requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience repairing heavy-duty equipment or as a maintenance technician.
• Formal training in heavy equipment or commercial transport is required; HD license is an asset.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to read schematics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, or electronic issues; may involve disassembly/assembly.
• Use manual, electric, and hydraulic tools; verify maintenance tasks and repairs.
• Investigate issues to minimize downtime and production disruptions.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate work within a team setting.
• Follow safety regulations and wear PPE in hazardous environments.
• Maintain detailed logs of maintenance and parts used.
• Ensure tools are maintained and operate heavy machinery as required.

Skills

Heavy equipment repair

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Reading schematics

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Formal heavy equipment training

HD equipment license (asset)

Tools

Welding

Cutting torches

Hydraulic tools

Diagnostic software

Job description

CPKC in Northern Ontario is seeking a skilled Heavy Duty Mechanic or Maintenance Technician to perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot, and repair a wide range of heavy equipment used in rail operations. This position involves outdoor work and occasional field service travel, with a strong emphasis on safety and reliability.

You will inspect equipment, diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues, plan tasks with a team, log work, and follow PPE requirements.