Canada Railway Jobs – Railway Car Technician

Job Description:

The Car Mechanic Apprentice is responsible for inspecting, maintaining, building and repairing railway freight cars and equipment in accordance with Federal and CN’s regulations. The incumbent is considered a Car Mechanic Apprentice until they have graduated to Journey Car Mechanic (refer to training description below).

Job Responsibilities:

• Use hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, cutting torches and measuring instruments
• Repair and install railway car parts such as compressors, air valves, bearings, couplings, air cylinders and piping
• 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
• Prepare inspection, maintenance and work reports, and record details on prescribed forms in accordance with established procedures
• Operate transport vehicles including cranes, trucks, track mobile and shop equipment
• Inspect cars and components in accordance with railroad associations, Federal Railroad Administration regulations and company operating standards
• Available to work shifts, weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime when necessary
• May be required to work away from their assigned terminal
• 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

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)
• Good verbal, reading comprehension and writing skills
• Basic computer skills
• Any experience/education/skills/knowledge for these above would be considered as an asset
• Ability to determine the condition of objects and parts for wear and defects
• Must be 18 years of age
• Vocational and technical training and knowledge of Railroad Operating Rules
• Previous welding experience gained through formal training or work experience an asset*
• Demonstrate good teamwork and maintain positive interactions with others
• Familiarity with electrical and electronic tools and instruments
• Must meet all medical fitness for duty requirements for the position, including requirements for Safety
• Ability to work autonomously, adapt to different situations and manage stress
• Dedicated to getting the job done while meeting established standards of quality, safety and client satisfaction
• Valid driver’s licence

Job Details:

Company: CN Rail

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Toronto, ON, CA

Application Deadline: N/A

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