Car Mechanic (Freight Car Repairer)
- AB, Canada
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Job Summary
The incumbent is responsible for inspecting, maintaining, building and repairing railway freight cars and equipment in accordance with federal and CN regulations.
Main Responsibilities
Additional Information (If Any)
Successful candidates receive paid on-the-job training that includes theoretical and practical instruction. The initial training may include approximately four weeks at a Company training campus. The selection process may include a medical assessment, including drug screening and hearing and vision testing where permitted by applicable law, a criminal background check, and an offer of employment. This is a unionized position 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.
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)
Successful candidates receive paid on-the-job training that includes theoretical and practical instruction. The initial training may include approximately four weeks at a Company training campus. The selection process may include a medical assessment, including drug screening and hearing and vision testing where permitted by applicable law, a criminal background check, and an offer of employment. This is a unionized position governed by the applicable collective agreement.
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Responsibilities
Inspect, maintain, build, and repair railway freight cars and related equipment in accordance with federal regulations, railroad standards, and company procedures. Operate tools and equipment, perform scheduled and preventive maintenance, and document inspections and work performed.
Requirements
A high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's licence are required, along with being at least 18 and meeting medical fitness-for-duty and safety requirements. Candidates should have strong teamwork and communication skills, mechanical assessment ability, basic computer skills, and familiarity with railroad operating rules; 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
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Condition Assessment
- Preventive Maintenance
- Safety Compliance
- Report Writing
- Teamwork
- Autonomous Work
- Basic Computer Skills
- Reading Comprehension
- Verbal Communication
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Categories
- Transportation
- Trades
- Engineering
- Logistics
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Railway Freight Cars
- Freight Car Repair
- Railcar Inspection
- Preventive Maintenance
- Railroad Operating Rules
- Welding
- Hand Tools
- Power Tools
- Cutting Torches
- Measuring Instruments
- Cranes
- Track Mobile Equipment
- Compressors
- Air Valves
- Bearings
- Couplings
- Air Cylinders
- Piping
- Underframes
- Safety Appliances
- Draft Systems
- Maintenance Reports
- Medical Fitness-for-Duty
- Respirator Fit Testing
- Audiometric Testing
- Driver's Licence
- Basic Computer Skills
- Rail Transportation