Railcar Mechanic - Safe Hands-On Repairs and Schedule

Cando Default Brand; Alberta; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed schedules

Training programs

Safety culture

Employee ownership

Life/AD&D/LTD Insurance

Best Managed Company

Job summary

Cando provides specialized rail operating services and operates across over 80 sites, offering a strong safety culture and comprehensive training programs. Railcar Repair Mechanics inspect, repair, and maintain railcars in fast-paced shop environments, working in teams to ensure safe operations and timely repairs.

Ideal candidates will have railcar knowledge, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work outdoors in all weather, with on-call readiness and a commitment to safety and accuracy in

Qualifications

• Hold a valid Class 5 driver’s license; Class 3 with air is an asset.
• Railway background with welding experience preferred.
• Experience operating various equipment is an asset.
• Railcar Mechanic accreditation considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform repair, maintenance, and inspections on railcars and freight car equipment in accordance to industry standard.
• Complete the repair and application of all associated piping and valves, guards, shrouds, and covers.
• Perform cutting, burning, welding, grinding, soldering, and brazing for component removal or application.
• Ensure all work for rush repairs, road work, and supplementary service operation equipment is completed quickly and efficiently.
• Perform preventative maintenance on trucks, underframe, structure, safety appliances, braking systems, and draft systems.
• Report safety concerns and equipment problems to the site designate.
• Complete daily reports, daily logs, and other reports deemed necessary.
• Exert best effort to protect human life, safety and company property.
• Participate in company developed training program for freight car mechanics.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Railcar knowledge

Tool usage

Physical fitness

Documentation literacy

On-call

Education

Class 5 driver’s license

Railway welding experience

Railcar Mechanic accreditation

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Cando provides specialized rail operating services and operates across over 80 sites, offering a strong safety culture and comprehensive training programs. Railcar Repair Mechanics inspect, repair, and maintain railcars in fast-paced shop environments, working in teams to ensure safe operations and timely repairs.

Ideal candidates will have railcar knowledge, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work outdoors in all weather, with on-call readiness and a commitment to safety and accuracy in