Railway Car Technician (Car Mechanic)- FR

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

About the role

As a Car Mechanic Apprentice at CN, you will inspect, maintain, build, and repair railway freight cars and equipment in accordance with Federal and CN’s regulations. The role is considered an apprenticeship until graduation to Journey Car Mechanic. Enjoy paid training and evolve your skills in a safety-focused environment working on equipment and structures that support freight distribution across North America.

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, structures, safety appliances, draft systems, and 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, recording 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 maintains 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.
• Must 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.

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.

Benefits

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

Pay

$42.49 per hour (qualified rate).

Training

Newly hired Car Mechanics will take part in paid training, including:

• 3 weeks in CN campus (Homewood, IL) for classroom instruction.
• 2+ weeks in shop for on-the-job training.
• 3 weeks in CN campus (Homewood, IL) for further classroom instruction.

Successful completion of the training course is essential to maintain employment. An apprentice’s application may be rescinded if they do not display the aptitude or desire to learn within the first 120 days of employment.

About CN

CN is a premium railroad that sustainably generates value for customers, shareholders, employees, and stakeholders with an unwavering commitment to safety and service. CN safely transports over 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. The network connects Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through a 20,000-mile rail network. CN is dedicated to building North America’s safest, most inclusive, and sustainable railroad.