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’ll play a key role in keeping freight moving safely and efficiently. Working in a high-production environment, you will perform both preventative and corrective maintenance on rail cars in compliance with regulatory standards. To set you up for success, you’ll receive hands-on training and a specialized 4-week welding course designed for the railroad industry. This role is ideal for individuals who are mechanically inclined, enjoy problem-solving, and thrive working outdoors in a dynamic team setting.
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
- Perform expert repairs and maintenance on freight car equipment, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards
- Execute preventative maintenance and inspections on critical components including trucks, under-frame, structural elements, safety appliances, brake systems, and draft systems, while conducting all required tests
- Respond to urgent repair needs by handling rush repairs, road work, and supplementary service operations to keep rail operations running smoothly
- Utilize advanced tools and techniques such as welding, torch cutting, and power tools to complete complex repairs, working in diverse environments around, under, between, on top, and inside 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
