Qualified diesel mechanic
Canadian pacific and Kansas city southern (CPKC), department of Mechanical Loco, based in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Qualified diesel mechanic. The Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern (CPKC), Department of Mechanical Locomotives, is part of only truly North American railway. Their responsibilities include maintenance, repairs, and enhancements to locomotive equipment, contributing to the safe and reliable transportation of goods and passengers across North America. It plays an important role in market by moving essential goods across 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
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Job Description:
Employer Name: Canadian pacific and Kansas city southern (CPKC)
Department: Mechanical Loco
Position: Qualified diesel mechanic
Position Type: Union
No of Vacancies: 10
Salary: $43.423 hourly
Employment Type: Full time
Location: Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
Job Id: 101139
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have High School Diploma or General Equivalence Diploma
Experience: Candidates should have 6 years practical or general experience in mentioned apprenticeship applicable to the trade
Security and safety: criminal history check, a driver’s license verification, and an education verification
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should have completed a previous apprenticeship and be able to provide proof of apprenticeship
- The candidates should possess a Uniform Local Journeyman/Journeywomen 101R card
- The candidates should possess one of the following certifications: Journeyman Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanics Certification, Journeyman Automotive Technician Certification, or Journeyman Electrician Certification
- The candidates will be required to obtain all CPKC certifications pertaining to specific tasks and assignments
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have strong problem-solving and computer skills and be capable of working within strict established safety and work guidelines/rules to complete the job
- The candidates should be willing to work in a 24/7 operation, which includes various shifts and days off
- The candidates should also be committed to maintaining a healthy and safe workplace
- The candidates should be aware of CPKC’s Alcohol and Drug Policy and Procedures (“Policy and Procedures”) and support these commitments
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to maintain, inspect, service, test, and repair all systems on locomotives, mobile equipment, and vehicles used in plant, yard, and road service
- The candidates should be able to service locomotive cabs, which includes cleaning/washing cab walls, windows, floors, and servicing of locomotive toilets compartment and toilets
- The candidates should be able to make evaluations of parts for reuse, repair, or replacement and use various hand and power hand tools
- The candidates should be able to work to blueprints, schematic drawings, service manuals, and other like information. They should be able to adapt to new methods, processes, materials, and equipment
- The candidates should be able to perform non-structural welding, modifications, adjustments, construct mechanical assemblies and calibrations to mechanical components
- The candidates should be able to perform maintenance and low-voltage repairs of locomotive electrical systems
- The candidates should be able to operate equipment such as overhead or mobile cranes and forklifts to assist in assignments and adapt to new methods, processes, materials, and equipment
Benefits:
- The candidates will get a flexible and competitive benefits package, a competitive company pension plan, an annual fitness subsidy, a part-time studies program, and an employee share purchase plan
- New hire qualified Diesel Mechanics will receive a $7000 retention bonus
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details
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