Rail Car Mechanic Apprentice
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: As a Rail Car Mechanic, you will be part of a skilled team working in a fast ‑ paced, high ‑ production environment, performing both preventive and corrective maintenance on rail cars in accordance with regulatory standards. You will receive hands ‑ on training, including a four ‑ week welding course specifically designed for the railroad industry, to support your long ‑ term success and development in the role.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general equivalency
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working on or around heavy equipment
- Valid driver’s license
- Available to work all types of shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays in all weather conditions
- Ability to pass the required written examinations, read and understand safety instructions, rules, regulations and other written or printed material in English
- Dedication to safety and ability to complete work within guidelines/rules
- Strong communication skills (provide clear and concise instructions/directions)
Nice To Haves
- Commercial driver’s license preferred
Responsibilities
- Repair, maintain and inspect freight car equipment in a safe and efficient manner
- Perform all preventative maintenance work and repairs on trucks, under-frame, 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
- Weld, torch cutting and using all hand power tools to make repairs while working all around, under, between, on top and inside of rail cars
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
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
