Railway Car Technician (Car Mechanic)- EN

About the role

CN is seeking a Railway Car Technician (Car Mechanic) to inspect, maintain, build and repair 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.

Working conditions

• Irregular shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions
• Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, performing overhead work, lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 85 pounds
• Frequent climbing, balancing, grasping, and good eye-hand coordination
• May be required to work away from assigned terminal

Responsibilities

• Inspect cars and components in accordance with railroad associations, Federal Railroad Administration regulations, and company operating standards
• 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
• Repair and install railway car parts such as compressors, air valves, bearings, couplings, air cylinders and piping
• Use hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, cutting torches and measuring instruments
• Operate transport vehicles including cranes, trucks, track mobile and shop equipment
• Prepare inspection, maintenance and work reports, and record details on prescribed forms in accordance with established procedures

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must meet all medical fitness for duty requirements for the position, including requirements for Safety Critical Positions established by the FRA regulation
• A valid driver's license
• Ability to work autonomously, adapt to different situations and manage stress
• Demonstrates good teamwork and maintain positive interactions with others
• Good verbal, reading comprehension and writing skills
• Dedicated to getting the job done while meeting established standards of quality, safety, and client satisfaction
• Familiarity with electrical and electronic tools and instruments
• Ability to determine the condition of objects and parts for wear and defects
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to pass a background investigation pertaining to federal and state criminal history, including driver history

Assets

• Previous welding experience gained through formal training or work experience
• Vocational/technical training and/or knowledge of Railroad Operating Rules

Pay

Qualified rate: $42.49 per hour. New hires in this role may be paid a lower hourly rate during their qualifying period.

Benefits

• Employee Share Investment Plan (ESIP)
• Pension
• Benefits
• Railroad Retirement Benefits (RRB)
• Competitive wages
• Paid training and career development
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• 24/7 Telemedicine Service
• Educational Financial Assistance Program
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Extensive Employee Discount Program
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Paid training structure

• 3 weeks at CN campus (Homewood, IL)
• 2+ weeks in shop (on-the-job training)
• 3 weeks at CN campus (Homewood, IL)

Candidate process

• Medical assessment (including drug, hearing, and vision)
• Criminal background check
• Offer Letter

Note: An apprentice's application may be rescinded in the event that they do not display the aptitude or desire to learn within the first 120 days of their employment. Successful completion of the training course is essential to maintain employment as a Car Mechanic.

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