Rail Car Mechanic — Welding & Freight Car Maintenance

CPKC; Lake Charles (LA); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible benefits

Pension plan

Employee share purchase plan

Fitness subsidy

Part-time studies program

Descripción de la vacante

CPKC in Mossville, Louisiana, is hiring a Rail Car Mechanic to join a fast-paced, safety‑driven maintenance team. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on freight cars, with hands-on welding training provided as part of our four-week program.

The role requires at least two years of heavy equipment experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays in all weather conditions.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• At least 2 years’ experience with heavy equipment.
• Valid driver’s license; CDL preferred.
• Willing to work nights, weekends, holidays in all weather.
• Ability to read and understand safety instructions in English.
• Commitment to safety and ability to follow rules.
• Strong communication skills to give clear instructions.

Responsabilidades

• Repair, maintain and inspect freight car equipment safely.
• Perform preventive maintenance on trucks, under-frame, structure, safety devices, braking and tests.
• Handle rush repairs, road work and supplementary service operations.
• Weld, torch cut and use hand tools around rail cars.

Conocimientos

Heavy equipment experience

Safety-conscious

Strong communication

English reading/writing

Teamwork

Educación

High school diploma or GED

CDL preferred

Herramientas

Welding tools

Descripción del empleo

CPKC in Mossville, Louisiana, is hiring a Rail Car Mechanic to join a fast-paced, safety‑driven maintenance team. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on freight cars, with hands-on welding training provided as part of our four-week program.

The role requires at least two years of heavy equipment experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays in all weather conditions.