Mechanical Foreman
About The Position
Join CPKC, North America’s first transnational railroad connecting U.S. Canada and Mexico, where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. We connect communities, fuel economic growth, and provide meaningful work in a culture that values diversity, accountability, and pride. With opportunities for training, development, and advancement, you’re not just building a career—you’re part of something bigger. Together, we move goods, connect people, and create lasting change. Your future starts here. PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: The Mechanical Foreman is responsible for overseeing shop and service track operations, directing heavy repair activities, and coordinating effective responses to main line outages. This role provides frontline leadership to ensure safe, efficient, and timely mechanical repairs of locomotives and rail cars, while maintaining operational continuity and compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general equivalency
- Valid driver’s license
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in both car and locomotive maintenance
- Must be familiar with Federal Railroad Association (FRA) and Association of American Railroads (AAR) Rules and Regulations and be able to prepare and accurately fill out all forms required for the operation
- Strong leadership and communication skills is an asset
- Strong understanding of SAP, Excel, Word, and Microsoft Office programs
Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, and prioritize daily work schedules while supervising employees performing locomotive and rail car maintenance
- Establish clear performance expectations and ensure accountability for employees across the shop, yard, and service island
- Train, coach, and mentor craftspeople on all aspects of locomotive and car repairs, while assessing workmanship quality and adherence to standards
- Lead regular safety briefings, promote a strong safety culture, and ensure compliance with all safety rules, policies, and procedures
- Coordinate and oversee multiple work groups and projects concurrently to meet operational, safety, and service requirements
Benefits
- Flexible and competitive benefits package
- Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
- Employee share purchase plan
- Annual fitness subsidy
- Part-time studies program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
