Mechanical Foreman

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

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
• Part-time studies program

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.

Background Investigation

• 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
• Location: Bensenville, Illinois
• Country: United States
• % of Travel: 0-10%
• # of Positions: 1
• Compensation Rate: $5,109.87
• Job Available to: Internal & External