Diesel Mechanic

Ontario Northland•Englehart, ON

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Diesel Mechanics repair, troubleshoot, adjust, overhaul and maintain locomotives and equipment according to Ontario Northland and customer specifications. This role is within the Rail Mechanical department and is located in Englehart.

Requirements

Must hold a valid Certificate of Qualification (Heavy Duty Equipment Technician - 421A, Truck and Coach Technician – 310T or Automotive Service Technician – 310S)
3 – 5 years’ experience in the trade
Experience reading, interpreting, and working from blueprints
Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics
Basic electrical knowledge
Possess good interpersonal and communication skills (oral & written)
Experience working in a unionized environment
Commitment to health and safety

Nice To Haves

Experience performing maintenance, troubleshooting and inspections on locomotives and APUs a definite asset
Basic computer skills and experience using Windows based applications would be an asset
Flexibility to adapt to changing work schedule/shifts

Responsibilities

Repairs, dismantles, rebuilds, maintains, installs, adjusts, diagnoses and tests locomotives and shop machinery as well as all diesel or gas powered engines including internal oil pumps, transmission systems, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment including braking systems, air compressors, and auxiliary power units.
Utilizes precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, scales, gauges, verniers, squares and indicators and all types of testing equipment such as dynamometer, fuel injection, fluid power equipment, etc.
Report defects found on Locomotives, APUs and equipment.
Set up and operate different types of machine shop equipment including CNC equipment used in drilling, milling, turning, and boring.
Operate equipment such as overhead crane, forklift, elevated work platforms.
Use of all hand and power tools commonly used in the trade as well as electric and gas welding equipment.
Follow blueprints, sketches, manufacturer’s patterns, and construction specifications and can adapt to new methods, processes, materials and equipment and all other work generally recognized as diesel mechanic’s work.