Car Mechanic (Freight Car Repairer)
- Val-d'Or, QC, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Job Summary
The incumbent is responsible for inspecting, maintaining, building and repairing railway freight cars and equipment in accordance with federal and CN regulations. The incumbent is considered a Car Mechanic Apprentice until they qualify as a Journey Car Mechanic (refer to the training description below).
Main Responsibilities
Additional Information (If Any)
The incumbent receives on-the-job training, including theoretical and practical instruction, over a period of 3 weeks at 40 hours per week. Depending on the incumbent's level of experience, a 4-year CN-specific apprenticeship program may be required, and the incumbent will attend a series of courses at their work location in Canada. The training includes rail car components, rail car inspection, single-car tests, special commodities Level 2, freight car repairs, jacking procedures, railway welding, aerial lifts, yard operating rules, and other topics relevant to the role. Successful completion of this training is essential for the future performance of the role's duties.This role is unionized. As such, pay and benefits are governed by the applicable collective agreement.
The incumbent is responsible for inspecting, maintaining, building and repairing railway freight cars and equipment in accordance with federal and CN regulations. The incumbent is considered a Car Mechanic Apprentice until they qualify as a Journey Car Mechanic (refer to the training description below).
Main Responsibilities
- Inspect cars and components in accordance with railroad associations, Federal Railroad Administration regulations and company operating standards
- Perform all scheduled, on-request and preventive maintenance and repair on rail cars, under frames, on structures, safety appliances, draft systems and any associated tests
- Repair and install railway car parts such as compressors, air valves, bearings, couplings, air cylinders and piping
- Use hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, cutting torches and measuring instruments
- Operate transport vehicles including cranes, trucks, track mobile and shop equipment
- Prepare inspection, maintenance and work reports, and record details on prescribed forms in accordance with established procedures
- Available to work shifts, weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime when necessary
- Partially performed outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions
- Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, performing overhead work, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds (22 kg) and occasionally up to 85 pounds (39 kg)
- Frequent climbing or balancing, grasping, and good eye-hand coordination
- May be required to work away from their assigned terminal
- Respirator use is required for certain tasks, with periodic audiometric testing and respirator fit testing conducted as needed
- Previous welding experience gained through formal training or work experience an asset*
- High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)
- Valid driver's licence
- We Care About Each Other
- We Strive for Excellence
- We Succeed Together
- We Lead Responsibly
- Must be 18 years of age
- The incumbent must meet all medical fitness-for-duty and safety requirements for the role
- Ability to work autonomously, adapt to different situations and stress
- Demonstrate good teamwork and maintain positive interactions with others
- Good verbal, reading comprehension and writing skills
- Dedicated to getting the job done while meeting established standards of quality, safety and client satisfaction
- Familiarity with electrical and electronic tools and instruments
- Ability to determine the condition of objects and parts for wear and defects
- Vocational and technical training and knowledge of Railroad Operating Rules
- Basic computer skills
Additional Information (If Any)
The incumbent receives on-the-job training, including theoretical and practical instruction, over a period of 3 weeks at 40 hours per week. Depending on the incumbent's level of experience, a 4-year CN-specific apprenticeship program may be required, and the incumbent will attend a series of courses at their work location in Canada. The training includes rail car components, rail car inspection, single-car tests, special commodities Level 2, freight car repairs, jacking procedures, railway welding, aerial lifts, yard operating rules, and other topics relevant to the role. Successful completion of this training is essential for the future performance of the role's duties.This role is unionized. As such, pay and benefits are governed by the applicable collective agreement.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Inspect, maintain, build, and repair railway freight cars and related equipment in compliance with federal regulations and company standards. Use tools and equipment to perform repairs and tests, operate transport and shop machinery, and document inspection and maintenance work.
Requirements
Applicants must be at least 18, have a high school diploma or GED, hold a valid driver's licence, and meet medical fitness-for-duty and safety requirements. The role requires mechanical aptitude, teamwork, communication and computer skills, and availability for shifts and physically demanding work; welding experience is an asset.
Skills
- Freight Car Inspection
- Railcar Maintenance and Repair
- Welding
- Use of Hand and Power Tools
- Use of Cutting Torches
- Operation of Cranes and Shop Equipment
- Preventive Maintenance
- Railway Safety Compliance
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Condition Assessment
- Report Writing and Recordkeeping
- Teamwork
- Autonomous Work
- Reading Comprehension
- Basic Computer Skills
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Categories
- Trades
- Transportation
- Engineering
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Railway Freight Cars
- Freight Car Repair
- Railcar Inspection
- Preventive Maintenance
- Railway Operating Rules
- Welding
- Cutting Torches
- Hand Tools
- Power Tools
- Measuring Instruments
- Compressors
- Air Valves
- Bearings
- Couplings
- Air Cylinders
- Piping
- Cranes
- Track Mobile Equipment
- Safety Appliances
- Draft Systems
- Single-Car Tests
- Railway Welding
- Aerial Lifts
- Maintenance Reports
- Medical Fitness-for-Duty
- Driver's Licence
- Apprenticeship