Job Summary
The incumbent performs inspections, servicing, major and minor repairs, and overhauls on all types of work equipment used to maintain railway infrastructure. The role ensures equipment is safe, reliable, and maintained in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, Company standards, and established procedures.
Main Responsibilities
- Inspect, service, maintain, repair, and overhaul work equipment, including heavy-duty maintenance-of-way equipment
- Diagnose diesel engine, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic system malfunctions and complete required repairs
- Repair, replace, clean, adjust, and test components in accordance with applicable regulations, Company standards, and established procedures
- Use electric and oxy-acetylene welding equipment, lubrication equipment, diagnostic devices, and other repair tools safely and effectively
- Operate a service truck and other assigned vehicles or equipment in accordance with applicable laws and Company policies
- Prepare inspection, maintenance, and work reports and record required details on prescribed forms or systems
- Maintain tools, equipment, parts, and the service vehicle in safe working condition
- Respond to equipment failures and perform other related duties as required
Working Conditions
- Work a rotational schedule away from home, which may include 9 days on and 5 days off or 8 days on and 6 days off, based on operational requirements
- Work irregular shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime
- Perform approximately 90% of the work in a field environment from a service truck
- Travel regularly, up to 90%, across the assigned territory, with Company-provided accommodations when required
- Work outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions and around moving equipment, vehicles, and railway operations
- Frequently lift or carry up to 50 lb. (22 kg) and meet the physical demands of the role
- Use required personal protective equipment and follow all safety procedures
Experience
- Experience inspecting, servicing, troubleshooting, repairing, or overhauling heavy-duty, commercial transport, automotive, or comparable mobile equipment
- Experience diagnosing diesel engine and mechanical system malfunctions
- Experience completing inspection, maintenance, and repair documentation
Education/Certification/Designation
- High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent
- Valid driver’s license
- Recognized qualification, certification, licence, or journey-level status in heavy-duty equipment, commercial transport, automotive mechanics, or a related trade, as required in the applicable jurisdiction
Competencies
- We Care About Each Other
- We Strive for Excellence
- We Succeed Together
- We Lead Responsibly
Technical Skills/Knowledge
- Knowledge of diesel mechanics and maintenance practices for heavy-duty or mobile equipment
- Ability to use measuring devices, diagnostic equipment, and visual displays
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and maintenance instructions
- Good hand-eye coordination and ability to use hand, power, welding, and shop tools safely
- Ability to work independently from a service truck with minimal supervision
- Ability to meet established standards for quality, safety, productivity, and customer service
- Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with others
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.
