Heavy Duty Mechanic
Canadian Pacific Railway
- Lethbridge, AB
- $37.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance of all systems associated with Work Equipment (Mechanical, Electrical and Hydraulic)
- Make Inspections and tests. Repair or replace parts with limited resources in remote locations outdoors
- Perform welding repairs
- Investigate and locate equipment problems and take corrective action minimizing the impact on crew production
- Plan work and co-ordinate it with others
- Prepare and submit equipment maintenance records, time sheets etc.
- Obtain certification in CPKC safety rules
- The work location is outdoors and, therefore, you will be working in all weather conditions (rain, direct sunlight, snow etc.)
- Will be required to be away from home and will stay in with meal allowance provided
- Registered and active 2nd or 3rd year apprentice in Heavy-Duty Mechanics.
- Ability to carefully monitor gauges, instruments, or processes
- Ability to take action in solving problems while exhibiting judgment
- Ability to follow instructions; solid written and verbal communications skills
- Must be able to work as a member of a team
- Ability to perform a wide variety of tasks and change focus quickly as demands change
- An emphasis on safety is critical for all employees. This is a high risk environment - working around heavy moving equipment.
- Flexible and competitive benefits package
- Competitive company pension plan
- Annual Fitness Subsidy
- Part-time Studies Program
Operating safely is a core foundation of CPKC. Our commitment is to protect our people, customers, communities in which we operate, the environment and our assets. We are also committed to a healthy and safe workplace. CPKC's Alcohol and Drug Policy and Procedures (“Policy and Procedures”) support these commitments. All new hires for a safety sensitive position will be required to complete a pre-employment medical that includes a physical, vision, hearing, alcohol, and drug audit assessment. Pre-employment qualification drug test(s) are also required. This includes candidates participating in the Trainee Program who will also be required to pass a drug test during the training process before receiving final qualification for the position.Background Investigation:The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:
- Criminal history check
- Reference check
- Education verification
- Driver's License Verification
- Req ID: 102315
- Department: Engineering
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Position Type: Union
- Location: Lethbridge, Alberta
- Country: Canada
- % of Travel: 20-30%
- # of Positions: 1
- Job Available to: Internal & External