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Rail Car Mechanic (Crane/Road Truck Carman)

 

  • Req ID: 100512
  • Department: [[department]]
  • Job Type: Full-Time
  • Location: Harvey, North Dakota
  • Country: United States
  • # of Positions: 1
  • Compensation Rate: $36/hr
  • Job Available to: Internal & External

 

Canadian Pacific is a transcontinental railway in Canada and the United States with direct links to major ports on the west and east coasts. CP provides North American customers a competitive rail service with access to key markets in every corner of the globe. CP is growing with its customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services, logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit cpr.ca to see the rail advantages of CP. For more on our purpose, culture, and strategy, visit cpr.ca/en/about-cp.

 

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

In this challenging role you will be a member of a team working in a high production environment performing preventative and corrective maintenance to Railcars.

 

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Repair, maintain and inspect freight car equipment in a safe and efficient manner;
  • Perform all preventative maintenance work & repairs on trucks, underframe, structure, safety appliances, braking systems, draft systems and any associated tests;
  • Perform all work associated with rush repairs, road work and supplementary service operation of equipment;
  • Repair and application of all associated piping & valves, guards, shrouds, covers and any cutting, burning, welding, grinding, soldiering and brazing associated with removal or application of components;
  • Work all around, under, between, on top and inside of rail cars.

 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must have a High School Diploma or General Equivalence Diploma;
  • Must be able to obtain a CDL License within 60 days of hire; 
  • Preference will be given to those who possess a journeyman certification or are a journeyman welder;
  • Boilermaker/ironworker would be an asset;
  • Experience with heavy metal fabrication/welding would be an asset
  • Must be able to work within strict established safety and work guidelines/rules to complete job;
  • Strong problem solving and computer skills;
  • You must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal;
  • The Railway operates 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year; must be able to work on various shifts and on weekends and in adverse weather conditions.

 

WHAT CP HAS TO OFFER

  • Flexible and competitive benefits package
  • Employer funded Retirement plan
  • Annual Fitness Subsidy
  • Part-time Studies program

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

 

Medical Requirements:
CP is committed to the safety and health of its employees and the general public.  This position is considered a safety sensitive position; all new hires will be required to complete a pre-employment medical evaluation that includes a vision, hearing, drug screening and pre-employment physical.

 

Background Investigation:

The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:   

  • Criminal history check
  • Last 3 years of driving history
  • Last 7 years of employment history; includes military service
  • Social Security number verification

 

CP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. 

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