Railway Car Technician (Car Mechanic)- FR

About the role

The Railway Car Technician (Car Mechanic) at CN is responsible for inspecting, maintaining, building, and repairing railway freight cars and equipment in accordance with Federal and CN’s regulations. This role is considered a Car Mechanic Apprentice until they graduate to Journey Car Mechanic.

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

• A 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.
• 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.
• Must meet all medical fitness for duty requirements for the position, including requirements for Safety.
• Critical Positions established by the FRA regulation.
• 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, Familiarity with electrical and electronic tools and instruments, Ability to work autonomously, adapt to different situations and manage stress, Demonstrate good teamwork and maintain positive interactions with others, Good verbal, reading comprehension and writing skills, Ability to determine the condition of objects/parts for wear and/or defects, Dedicated to getting the job done while meeting established standards of quality, safety and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

Assets: Previous welding experience gained through formal training or work experience, Vocational/technical training and/or knowledge of Railroad Operating Rules, Familiarity with electrical and electronic tools and instruments, Ability to work autonomously, adapt to different situations and manage stress, Demonstrate good teamwork and maintain positive interactions with others, Good verbal, reading comprehension and writing skills, Ability to determine the condition of objects/parts for wear and/or defects, Dedicated to getting the job done while meeting established standards of quality, safety and client satisfaction.

Skills

Assets: Previous welding experience gained through formal training or work experience, Vocational/technical training and/or knowledge of Railroad Operating Rules, Familiarity with electrical and electronic tools and instruments, Ability to work autonomously, adapt to different situations and manage stress, Demonstrate good teamwork and maintain positive interactions with others, Good verbal, reading comprehension and writing skills, Ability to determine the condition of objects/parts for wear and/or defects, Dedicated to getting the job done while meeting established standards of quality, safety and client satisfaction.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• Benefits
• Pension Plan
• Paid Training and Career Development
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• 24/7 Telemedicine Service
• Employee Share Investment Plan
• Employee Financial Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Paid Training

Pay

Qualified Rate: $42,49 per hour. New hires in this role may be paid a lower hourly rate during their qualifying period.

Schedule

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.

Company Overview

CN is a premium railroad that sustainably generates value for our customers, shareholders, employees, and stakeholders with an unwavering commitment to safety and service. CN's network connects Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through a 20,000-mile rail network. CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN powers the North American economy and is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we are dedicated to building North America's safest, most inclusive and sustainable railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.