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CPKC

Rail Car Mechanic Apprentice

Thunder Bay, ON, Canada

Compensation Rate: $38.67 · Full-time

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Pay: Compensation Rate: $38.67
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 8, 2026
Experience: Minimum 1 year experience working on or around heavy equipment
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 9, 2026

Original job description

Posting Start Date: 10/9/26

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:

As a Rail Car Mechanic, you’ll play a key role in keeping freight moving safely and efficiently. Working in a high-production environment, you will perform both preventative and corrective maintenance on rail cars in compliance with regulatory standards. To set you up for success, you’ll receive hands-on training and a specialized 4-week welding course designed for the railroad industry. This role is ideal for individuals who are mechanically inclined, enjoy problem-solving, and thrive working outdoors in a dynamic team setting.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Inspect, maintain, and repair freight car equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation
Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on trucks, underframes, structural components, safety appliances, braking systems, draft systems, and conduct all required tests
Handle urgent repairs and road service work, including supplementary operations to keep equipment in service
Utilize welding, torch cutting, and power tools to execute precision repairs and modifications
Work in all areas of rail cars, including underneath, between, on top, and inside to complete maintenance and repair tasks

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma or general equivalency
Minimum 1 year experience working on or around heavy equipment
Valid driver’s license
Commercial driver’s license and welding experience preferred
Available to work all types of shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays in all weather conditions
Ability to pass the required written examinations, read and understand safety instructions, rules, regulations and other written or printed material in English
Dedication to safety and ability to complete work within guidelines/rules
Strong communication skills (provide clear and concise instructions/directions)

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 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

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).

Req ID: 106255
Department: Mechanical Car
Job Type: Full-Time
Position Type: Union
Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario
Country: Canada
% of Travel: 0-10%
# of Positions: 2
Compensation Rate: $38.67
Job Available to: Internal & External

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Responsibilities

Inspect, maintain, and repair freight rail cars and their components, including braking, draft, structural, and safety systems, while completing required tests. Perform urgent and road-service repairs using welding, torch cutting, and power tools, working throughout rail cars and in varied weather conditions.

Requirements

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, at least one year of experience working on or around heavy equipment, and a valid driver's license. They must be able to work all shifts and weather conditions, meet safety and communication requirements, and pass required examinations; a commercial driver's license and welding experience are preferred.

Skills

Rail Car Inspection
Preventive Maintenance
Corrective Maintenance
Mechanical Repair
Heavy Equipment
Welding
Torch Cutting
Power Tool Operation
Braking Systems
Structural Repairs
Safety Compliance
Problem-Solving
Communication
Reading Safety Instructions
Outdoor Work
Teamwork

Benefits

Flexible and Competitive Benefits Package
Company Pension or Retirement Plans
Employee Share Purchase Plan
Annual Fitness Subsidy
Part-Time Studies Program

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Keywords

Freight Rail Cars
Rail Car Mechanic
Mechanical Maintenance
Preventive Maintenance
Corrective Maintenance
Heavy Equipment
Welding
Railroad Welding Course
Torch Cutting
Power Tools
Truck Assemblies
Underframes
Structural Components
Safety Appliances
Braking Systems
Draft Systems
Road Service
Equipment Testing
Regulatory Standards
Commercial Driver's License
Driver's License
Safety-Sensitive Position
Medical Assessment
Drug Testing
Background Investigation
Shift Work

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