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.