Heavy Duty Mechanic (Intermodal)
- Brampton, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job Summary
Intermodal Heavy Duty Mechanics perform major and minor repairs, overhauls and servicing on all types of vehicles, vehicle attachments and material handling equipment. This position requires you to work night shifts and partial weekends, as required.
Main Responsibilities
The Heavy Duty Mechanic must complete all training sessions as directed by the company. A successful completion of this training is essential for future performance of duties.
Intermodal Heavy Duty Mechanics perform major and minor repairs, overhauls and servicing on all types of vehicles, vehicle attachments and material handling equipment. This position requires you to work night shifts and partial weekends, as required.
Main Responsibilities
- Inspect, service and maintain Intermodal cranes, terminal tractors, vehicles and equipment, in accordance with federal and company regulations, including changing oil or repairing, replacing, cleaning and adjusting parts.
- Diagnose diesel / gas engine, electrical, hydraulic, driveline malfunctions and making required repairs. Use electric and oxy-acetylene welding equipment, lubrication equipment and other vehicle repair tools and equipment, and operate said tools and machinery in a safe and effective manner.
- Use measuring devices and understanding visual displays.
- Repair various yard equipment machinery.
- Prepare inspection, maintenance, and work reports, and record details on prescribed forms in accordance with established procedures.
- Ability to work irregular shifts, including evenings, midnights, weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime.
- Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, performing overhead work, lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds (22 kg).
- Shop environment, ability to work inside shop and outside shop in all weather conditions.
- Must be able to work at heights up to 60 feet.
- Comply with safe work procedures and policies.
- Respirator use is required for certain tasks, with periodic audiometric testing and respirator fit testing conducted as needed
- Diesel mechanic, Automotive, Truck & Coach, Hydraulics experience.
- High School diploma or equivalent General Education Diploma (GED).
- Diploma of Vocational Studies in Heavy Duty Mechanic.
- Valid driver's license.
- We Care About Each Other
- We Strive for Excellence
- We Succeed Together
- We Lead Responsibly
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Technical knowledge of diesel mechanics. Qualified 310T/421A mechanics.
- Possess your own tools sufficient to perform repairs and service on small equipment. Tools specific to the railway are supplied by the company.
- Must meet all medical fitness for duty requirements for the position, including requirements for Safety
The Heavy Duty Mechanic must complete all training sessions as directed by the company. A successful completion of this training is essential for future performance of duties.
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Responsibilities
Inspect, service, diagnose, and repair intermodal cranes, terminal tractors, vehicles, and material-handling equipment, including diesel and gas engines, electrical systems, hydraulics, and drivelines. Operate repair tools and welding equipment safely, maintain required records, and complete company-directed training.
Requirements
Applicants need a high school diploma or GED, a vocational diploma in heavy-duty mechanics, a valid driver's license, and technical knowledge of diesel mechanics; qualified 310T/421A mechanics are specified. The role requires personal tools for small-equipment repairs, medical fitness for duty, and the ability to work irregular shifts, perform physically demanding tasks, and work at heights.
Skills
- Diesel Mechanics
- Automotive Repair
- Truck And Coach Mechanics
- Hydraulics
- Electrical Diagnostics
- Driveline Repair
- Equipment Maintenance
- Welding
- Preventive Maintenance
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Use Of Measuring Devices
- Safety Procedures
- Maintenance Reporting
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Keywords
- Heavy-Duty Mechanic
- Intermodal
- Rail Transportation
- Diesel Mechanics
- Automotive Repair
- Truck And Coach
- 310T Mechanic
- 421A Mechanic
- Hydraulics
- Electrical Systems
- Driveline
- Diesel Engines
- Gas Engines
- Intermodal Cranes
- Terminal Tractors
- Material-Handling Equipment
- Yard Equipment
- Electric Welding
- Oxy-Acetylene Welding
- Lubrication Equipment
- Preventive Maintenance
- Equipment Overhauls
- Mechanical Diagnostics
- Inspection Reports
- Safety Procedures
- Respirator Fit Testing
- Audiometric Testing