Locomotive & Railcar Shop Lead — Safety‑Driven

CPKC; Franklin Park (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Pension plan

Employee share purchase plan

Annual fitness subsidy

Part-time studies

Job summary

CPKC is seeking a Mechanical Foreman to oversee shop and service track operations, directing heavy repair activities and coordinating responses to outages. You will lead teams to ensure safe, efficient locomotive and rail car repairs while keeping operations compliant with safety and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include planning daily schedules, mentoring staff, enforcing performance expectations, and coordinating multiple groups to meet safety and service goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in both car and locomotive maintenance.
• FRA and AAR Rules & Regulations familiarity; able to fill required forms.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are assets.
• Proficiency with SAP, Excel, Word, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and prioritize daily work schedules while supervising locomotive and rail car maintenance.
• Establish clear performance expectations and accountability across shop, yard, and service island.
• Train, coach, and mentor craftspeople on locomotive and car repairs; assess workmanship quality and adherence to standards.
• Lead regular safety briefings; promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all safety rules.
• Coordinate and oversee multiple work groups and projects to meet operational, safety, and service requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word

Microsoft Office

Job description

CPKC is seeking a Mechanical Foreman to oversee shop and service track operations, directing heavy repair activities and coordinating responses to outages. You will lead teams to ensure safe, efficient locomotive and rail car repairs while keeping operations compliant with safety and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include planning daily schedules, mentoring staff, enforcing performance expectations, and coordinating multiple groups to meet safety and service goals.