Mechanical Foreman

Canadian Pacific Railway; Bensenville (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Pension plan

Employee share purchase plan

Fitness subsidy

Job summary

Canadian Pacific Railway in the United States seeks a Mechanical Foreman to supervise locomotive and rail car maintenance, organize daily work plans, and ensure safe, on-time repair operations across shop, yard, and service islands.

You will lead teams, set performance expectations, train staff, and enforce FRA/AAR rules, using SAP and MS Office to document activities and track progress. This is a full-time, union role with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in locomotive and rail car maintenance.
• Familiar with FRA and AAR Rules and Regulations; able to complete required forms.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and prioritize daily work schedules while supervising maintenance.
• Establish performance expectations and ensure accountability for shop, yard, and service island.
• Train and mentor staff on locomotive and car repairs; assess workmanship.
• Lead safety briefings; enforce safety rules and procedures; promote safety culture.
• Coordinate multiple work groups to meet operational and service requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

SAP

Excel

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join CPKC, North America’s first transnational railroad connecting U.S. Canada and Mexico, where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. We connect communities, fuel economic growth, and provide meaningful work in a culture that values diversity, accountability, and pride. With opportunities for training, development, and advancement, you’re not just building a career—you’re part of something bigger. Together, we move goods, connect people, and create lasting change. Your future starts here.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The Mechanical Foreman is responsible for overseeing shop and service track operations, directing heavy repair activities, and coordinating effective responses to main line outages. This role provides frontline leadership to ensure safe, efficient, and timely mechanical repairs of locomotives and rail cars, while maintaining operational continuity and compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

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

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or general equivalency
• Valid driver’s license
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in both car and locomotive maintenance
• Must be familiar with Federal Railroad Association (FRA) and Association of American Railroads (AAR) Rules and Regulations and be able to prepare and accurately fill out all forms required for the operation
• Strong leadership and communication skills is an asset
• Strong understanding of SAP, Excel, Word, and Microsoft Office programs

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
• Employee share purchase plan
• Annual fitness subsidy

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Medical and Drug Testing

This is a safety sensitive position and a successful pre-employment medical assessment including physical, vision, hearing, and a negative company or regulated drug test is required. Post hire qualification drug testing may also be required.

• Criminal history check
• Education verification
• Driver’s license verification and driving history
• Social Security Number verification
• Department of Transportation Background Check 40.25 Form

CULTURE OF INCLUSION:

For our U.S. applicants, CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For Canadian applicants CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including: women, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provide, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

• Department: Mechanical Car
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Union
• Country: United States
• % of Travel: 0-10%
• # of Positions: 1
• Compensation Rate: semi monthly $4925.18