Work Equipment Field Maintainer- EN

CN; Surrey; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading transportation company as a Work Equipment Field Maintainer. Enjoy a rewarding career in track maintenance with a focus on safety and teamwork. Responsibilities include inspecting and repairing mobile railroad maintenance equipment in various outdoor conditions. The role requires basic mechanical knowledge and a commitment to safety standards.

Benefits

Living allowances for expenses while working away from home

Qualifications

• Ability to assess mechanical components for wear and defects.
• Commitment to maintaining trade standards and staying current with technology.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, service, troubleshoot, and repair mobile railroad maintenance equipment.
• Perform physical outdoor work, including in extreme weather conditions.
• Provide service support to equipment on the track.

Skills

Mechanical Assessment

Safety Awareness

Education

Postsecondary training in maintenance and repair of heavy equipment

Tools

Basic Mechanical Tools

Job description

Join to apply for the Work Equipment Field Maintainer- EN role at CN.

Enjoying physical labour, working outdoors, and being safety-minded are vital to a career in rail operations at CN. If you like being part of a team and working in different locations every day, a rewarding career in track maintenance will appeal to you. Working on a crew, you’ll be part of an ever-changing, safety-first work environment that ensures our infrastructure is safe, sound, and train-ready. At CN, the careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!

Role Responsibilities:

• Inspect, service, troubleshoot, and repair mobile railroad maintenance equipment.
• Work in shop and field environments.
• Provide service support to equipment on the track.
• Assist operators with daily inspections and maintenance.
• Monitor equipment performance and perform breakdown maintenance.
• Perform physical outdoor work, including in extreme weather conditions.
• Work shifts, holidays, weekends, and various cycles, often away from home.

Field Maintainers are assigned to specific gangs and travel within the region. Living allowances are provided for expenses while working away from home.

Technical Knowledge Requirements:

• Basic knowledge of heavy equipment mechanical systems, including diesel engines, gas engines, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Basic understanding of computers and mechanical principles.
• Ability to assess mechanical components for wear and defects.
• Commitment to maintaining trade standards and staying current with technology.
• Ability to identify and correct unsafe conditions.

Other Job Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license.
• Qualification in electric and acetylene welding.
• Ability to work away from home on various cycles.
• Possession of basic mechanical tools.

Educational Qualifications:

• Postsecondary training in maintenance and repair of heavy equipment, e.g., Heavy Equipment Technician, Motive Power Technician, Diesel Technician.

About CN:

CN is a leading transportation company connecting Canada’s coasts with the U.S., transporting over 300 million tons annually. We are committed to safety, sustainability, and community prosperity. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, including those from underrepresented groups, and provide accommodations during the recruitment process.