Rail Car Mechanic (Carman)

By applying to this job you will be put into a pool of candidates that will be used throughout the year to fill positions when they become available in this area.You will only be contacted if you are selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Canadian Pacific (CPKC) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big moves! Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Be a part of history as we connect a continent and create exciting career opportunities across our new transnational network. Visit cpkcr.com to learn about the CPKC advantage, our purpose and culture.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

In this challenging role, you will be a member of a team working in a high production environment performing preventative and corrective maintenance to Railcars.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Perform all preventative maintenance work & repairs on trucks, underframe, structure, safety appliances, braking systems, draft systems and any associated tests;
• Co-ordinate part ordering and billings
• Repair and application of all associated piping & valves, guards, shrouds, covers and any cutting, burning, welding, grinding, soldering and brazing associated with removal or application of components;
• Work all around, under, between, on top and inside of rail cars.
• Repair, maintain and inspect freight car equipment in a safe and efficient manner;
• Perform all work associated with rush repairs, road work and supplementary service operation of equipment;

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience with heavy metal fabrication/welding would be an asset
• Must be able to work within strict established safety and work guidelines/rules to complete job;
• We do background checks and due to the safety-sensitive nature of this position, you must not have had ANY drug or alcohol-related convictions or suspensions within the past 2 years and no more than 1 within the past 5 years. This includes minor consumption and DUI.
• The Railway operates 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year; must be able to work various shifts and on weekends in adverse weather conditions.
• Strong problem solving and computer skills;
• You must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal;
• Must have a High School Diploma or General Equivalent Diploma;
• Boilermaker/ironworker would be an asset;
• Preference will be given to those who possess a journeyman certification, commercial driver’s license, journeyman welder;

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Employer Funded Retirement Plan
• Annual Fitness Subsidy
• Part-time Studies Program
• Flexible and competitive benefits package

CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

• Country: United States
• Compensation Rate: $40.0625/ hour
• Department: [[department]]
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Location: Bensenville , Illinois
• Req ID: 100305

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