Rail Car Mechanic Apprentice

Kansas City Southern•Shreveport, LA

67d•$26 - $41•Onsite

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 a member of a team working in a high production environment performing preventative and corrective maintenance to rail cars with regulatory standards. You will receive hands on training and a 4 week welding class that is specifically designed for the railroad. The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined and enjoys working outdoors.

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)
Medical and Drug Testing
This is a safety sensitive position and a successful pre-employment medical assessment including physical, vision, hearing, and a negative company or regulated drug test is required. Post hire qualification drug testing may also be required.
Background Investigation:
Criminal history check
Education verification
Driver's license verification and driving history
Social Security Number verification
Department of Transportation Background Check 40.25 Form

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
Welding, torch cutting and using all hand power tools to make repairs while working all around, under, between, on top and inside of rail cars